But if Macron is truly "in love with freedom," as his statement suggests, then why has France consistently failed to recognize Kurdistan—a nation of over 50 million Kurds, divided and oppressed across Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Iraq
Recognition of Palestine vs. Silence on Kurdistan
While Macron champions Palestinian statehood—supported by over 22 Arab states already in existence—the Kurds, despite being the largest stateless people on Earth, remain ignored. There is not a single Kurdish state officially recognized, not even a symbolic gesture from France or any G7 nation.
15 million Kurds in Iran dream of autonomy and rights under a brutal regime.
30 million Kurds in Turkey face systematic erasure of their identity and language.
Millions more in Syria and Iraq have fought and bled for the West's causes—particularly against ISIS—yet are rewarded only with broken promises and silence.
Why is Macron moved by the Palestinian cause, but blind to the Kurdish one?
A Matter of Principles – Or Politics?
France claims to support peace, self-determination, and democracy. But actions speak louder than words.
The Kurdish Peshmerga were a frontline force against terrorism in Iraq and Syria—defending Western values with their lives.
The recognition of a Kurdish state would stabilize the Middle East, undermine the IRGC-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, and weaken Turkish and Iranian regimes that rely on suppressing the Kurds while sponsoring terror across the region.
Yet, France chooses to engage in diplomatic romance with regimes like Iran and Turkey, while ignoring the Kurds who have no powerful allies or oil-rich governments behind them.
French Hypocrisy & The Dangerous Message
This move reveals a dangerous double standard in Macron’s foreign policy. Recognizing Palestine may win applause from Arab states, but refusing to even acknowledge the Kurdish question sends the message that some people deserve freedom, others do not—based not on justice, but on geopolitics.
If Macron truly believes in the values of the **French Revolution—Liberty, Equality, Fraternity—**then those ideals must extend to Kurdistan, not just Palestine.
Final Thought
Supporting Palestine may be a popular political move—but ignoring Kurdistan is a moral failure. The Kurds have fought for democracy, gender equality, and peace, often standing in direct opposition to regimes that fuel extremism.
If Macron's France chooses to stand with Palestine but remain silent on Kurdistan, then it must accept its place not as a beacon of freedom—but as a state complicit in double standards and selective justice.
