A system based on decentralized councils and communes that rejects the traditional nation-state in favor of local self-governance.
Radical gender equality is core to the movement, featuring 40% gender quotas for all administrative positions and a "co-presidency" model (one man and one woman) at every leadership level. Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and W...
Governance begins at the "commune" level (30–200 families), which coordinates through neighborhood, district, and regional councils. Book Details Authors: Michael Knapp, Anja Flach, and Ercan Ayboğa. Publisher: Pluto Press (2016). Length: 320 pages. A system based on decentralized councils and communes
The transition from state-owned land to worker-run cooperatives in sectors like agriculture (wheat, lentils) and textiles. Book Details Authors: Michael Knapp, Anja Flach, and
Includes first-hand accounts from activists who worked and fought within the region. Where to Buy
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Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women's Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan is a comprehensive study of the radical social and political transformation in northern Syria. Written by Michael Knapp, Anja Flach, and Ercan Ayboğa, the book details the implementation of —a bottom-up democratic system centered on gender equality, ecology, and anti-capitalism. Key Pillars of the Revolution