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Rojava Today: Reflections on Existential Moments in an Enduring Movement
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- Jan 30, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, we’re joined by Isabella, an internationalist who has been involved in multiple institutions of the Rojavan Revolution and is currently on the ground in Syria. Together, we trace her personal journey into the revolution and explore the political, social, and feminist structures that have sustained Rojava through years of war, pressure, and transformation. We discuss the foundations of the Rojavan Revolution and DAANES, the role of Mala Jin, Jinwar, and Jineology, and the development of Kongra Star as the vanguard of the women’s revolution. Isabella shares insights into how revolutionary structures endure, how patriarchal attitudes are challenged in practice, and what strategies have proven effective over time. The conversation also turns to the present moment: the media ecosystem in Rojava, the role of democratic confederalism, current conditions on the ground, and the evolving political landscape involving the Syrian Transitional Government, DAANES, and the SDF. We close with reflections on lessons from the Kurdish Freedom Movement and where listeners can go to stay informed. 02:59 — Who Is Isabella 04:04 — What Was Isabella’s Youth Like 04:54 — What Is the Rojavan Revolution & DAANES 10:25 — Mala Jin Introduced 11:35 — Jinwar Introduced 14:38 — Introduction to Jineology 19:53 — Jineology as Structure & Publication 23:24 — Kongra Star as the Vanguard of the Women’s Revolution 27:11 — How Kongra Star Started 27:22 — What Structures Have Helped the Revolution Survive / How Do You Get Men to Listen? 31:54 — Strategies for Shifting Patriarchal Attitudes 35:05 — The Media Ecosystem in Rojava 38:00 — How Independent Media Is Being Received 40:32 — Democratic Confederalism in the Region 48:22 — Current Conditions in Rojava 55:56 — The Syrian Transiti…