Mohammed G O R A N Ramadhan

University of the People, Computer Science, Department Member

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Hi everyone,
Mohammed Ahmed Ramadhan was born in Kalakchi, Duhok in Kurdistan
Region in 1995. In 2016, he migrated to Greece as a refugee and has since
dedicated nearly a decade to working as an interpreter and cultural mediator in
refugee camps across the country. Fluent in Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanji, and
Badini dialects), Arabic, English, and Greek, he plays a vital role in facilitating
communication between refugees and humanitarian organizations. His keen
interest in intercultural communication, translation practice and theory, human
rights discourses, and the social sciences inspired his debut novel, The Story of A
Middle-Eastern Guy in Europe. He is also the author of Life Words, published in
May 2021, and his dictionary Bridging Cultures: A Tri-Lingual Dictionary – English,
Arabic, Kurdish Sorani has recenelty been published. Mohammed holds a
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of the People, U.S.A.,
while continuing his work as an interpreter in Greece.
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I come from the beautiful Kurdistan region. I've always been fascinated by the world of technology and computers, which led me to pursue a degree in Computer Science. I believe that technology has the power to transform lives and societies, and I'm excited to be on this educational journey to gain the skills and knowledge to contribute to this transformation.

Mohammed Ramadhan
Phone: +30 6946784168
Address: Serres, Greece,

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History Repeating in Rojava, Western Kurdistan Asymmetrical Resistance, Kurdish Self Defense, and the Ethics of Survival in

This study examines the armed confrontation in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and As... more This study examines the armed confrontation in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiya in Rojava, Western Kurdistan through the analytical framework of asymmetrical resistance, historical repetition, and the ethics of self defense. It argues that the events represent a contemporary manifestation of a recurring historical pattern in which marginalized communities confront overwhelming military power to defend identity, dignity, and survival. Drawing on conflict studies, human rights reporting, and comparative historical analysis, the research explores how approximately three hundred Kurdish defenders resisted coordinated attacks involving tens of thousands of fighters from multiple armed groups and supported by regional state actors. The article situates these events within the broader geopolitical dynamics of the Syrian conflict, emphasizing the convergence of state forces, proxy militias, and transnational fighters against Kurdish civilian areas. Particular attention is given to the humanitarian consequences of the conflict, including the renewed displacement of Yazidi families and the repetition of patterns associated with earlier genocidal violence. The study also highlights the central role of gender in Kurdish resistance, examining how female participation challenges extremist ideologies and reshapes ethical narratives of armed defense. By comparing the events in Rojava, Western Kurdistan with historical cases of disproportionate warfare, the article demonstrates that resistance is not solely determined by numerical strength or military capacity but by legitimacy, belief, and ethical commitment. The findings contribute to scholarly debates on asymmetrical warfare, civilian self defense, and the moral dimensions of resistance under conditions of international abandonment. The article concludes that the legacy of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiya constitutes a significant case study in modern conflict research, Kurdish studies, and human rights scholarship.

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