Manchu Communism

Şahnaz Uzun theory more commonly known as Uzunism is the term used to describe the political theory stemming from the teachings of Kurdish politician Şahnaz Uzun. Considered to a be an extreme form of Uzunism mixes elements of Islamic Communism,, , , , , and. Uzunism also is used to indicate policies relating to, , the cultivation of a and a , the promotion of  and an  government.

Much of Uzunism stems from the book The Theory of the application of Islam and Communism in Kurdistan (بيردۆزەكەى داوا كردنەكەى ئيسلام و شيوعيەت لە كوردستان) although Uzuns actual domestic and foreign policies have also been listed as part of Uzunism. Uzunism has unofficially been the leading ideology of the Kurdistan Workers Party (the leading party of Kurdistan) since 1995.

Uzunism advocates a   with central planning and  businesses. Stalinist style and agricultural collectivisation are also defining traits of Uzunism. (although it is not referred to as this) is also a key policy of Uzunism.

Uzunism has been criticised by for being  especially concerning its policies regarding religion. It has also been labelled as economically infeasible, disregarding human rights, and dictatorial.

Etymology
The term "Şahnaz Uzun theory" is thought to have come from Kurdish radio announcer Hozan Tishk, who named it as such where describing the Theory of the application of Islam and Communism in Kurdistan on Kurdish radio. It was subsequently used by the Kurdish government to describe the ideology of the PKK.

"Uzunism" was first coined by Sierran political journalist Gary Whittle who stated that "with the publication of her own political ramblings Uzun has effectivly created her own ideaology - Uzunism." The term caught on in Western media and has since been used as a negative coronation.