The Kurds, numbering 35-45 million, are one of the largest ethnic groups without a state, primarily in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Their political situation is complex due to internal divisions and demographic changes. While the Kurdish population is growing, projections of a Kurdish majority in Turkey by the 2040s may be exaggerated. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have played a significant role in the Syrian civil war but face challenges from Turkish pressure and declining U.S. support. The quest for an independent Kurdish state is hindered by internal divisions and lack of international backing, with most regional powers opposing Kurdish independence. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)