Barzanism

Barzanism (Kurdish: Barzanîtî; بارزانییەت) is a political ideology associated with the Barzani tribe and the Barzani-dominated Kurdistan Democratic Party.

Ideology
Barzanism comes mainly from the thoughts of Mustafa Barzani, and partially Masoud Barzani. Barzanism is a center-right ideology, and its core principles are Kurdish nationalism, Islamic secularism, republicanism, social capitalism, social justice, anti-communism, patriotism, and national conservatism. Critics of Barzanism claim it is a tribalistic ideology, but under the Barzanist KDP, the infrastructure of the Kurdistan Region was modernized, and the region attracted foreign investments, increased education, and boosted tourism. Barzanism is a Kurdish nationalist ideology centred around Kurds, although it does not discriminate against the different ethnicities and religions, as long as they are patriotic to Kurdistan. In Kurdish politics, Barzanism is the traditional rival of Apoism. The rivalry between Barzanists and Apoists had escalated into armed clashes many times across different countries.