Author: Dylan O’Driscoll / Topic: Geopolitics

Author:: Dylan O’Driscoll
Publication Date:: 11-2016
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Middle East Research Institute (MERI)
Abstract:: The fight against the Islamic State (IS) has caused a ‘rallying around the flag’ effect amongst Iraqi Kurds. Once IS is defeated key political and economic issues long neglected in the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI) will come to the fore. Thus, it is imperative they are addressed now, as failure to make inroads will have dire consequences for the KRI.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Geopolitics, and ISIS
Political Geography:: Middle East

Author:: Dylan O’Driscoll
Publication Date:: 09-2016
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Middle East Research Institute (MERI)
Abstract:: When the Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi, came into power in 2014 he promised to end the politics of dominance that was largely responsible for the rise of Islamic State (IS). Yet, with the military defeat of IS in Iraq imminent, Sunnis are still being marginalised and until this ends, the foundations of IS will remain within the society.
Topic:: Political Theory, Political Power Sharing, and Geopolitics
Political Geography:: Iraq and Middle East

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