Kurdish politics primarily revolves around the interests and rights of the Kurdish people, an ethnic group primarily located in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. The Kurdish region has a distinct cultural identity and has sought greater autonomy and recognition, often leading to tensions with the central governments of these countries. In Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has achieved a degree of autonomy, while in Turkey, the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) has been involved in a long-standing conflict with the government. Political dynamics are further complicated by regional influences and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.