In this episode of East to West, host Balig Sladeen sits down with Elyana Elyan, a Kurdish political analyst and activist, to talk about what’s happening to the Kurds, and why it suddenly matters more than ever.

They discuss who the Kurds are, why they remain stateless, what’s unfolding in northern Syria today, and how years of conflict have shaped Kurdish life across the region. 

Iliyana explains the cultural values of Kurdish society, the challenges Kurds face after fighting ISIS, and why many fear being forgotten once again.