Nationalism, sectarianism, and the future of the U.S. presence in post-Saddam Iraq /
The author addresses the critical questions involved in understanding the background of Iraqi national identity and the ways in which it may evolve in the future to either the favor or detriment of the United States. He pays particular attention to the issue of Iraqi sectarianism and the emerging ro...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Carlisle Barracks, PA] :
Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College,
2003
[Carlisle Barracks, Pa.] : 2003 |
| Series: | Special report (Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute)
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| Summary: | The author addresses the critical questions involved in understanding the background of Iraqi national identity and the ways in which it may evolve in the future to either the favor or detriment of the United States. He pays particular attention to the issue of Iraqi sectarianism and the emerging role of the Shi'ite Muslims, noting the power of an emerging but fractionalized clergy. This report includes policy recommendations for U.S. military and civilian decision makers that helps to illuminate the complex subjects of Iraqi nationalism and sectarianism and their relevance to the U.S. presence in Iraq |
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| Item Description: | This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC "July 2003." |
| Physical Description: | vi, 44 p. ; 23 cm vi, 44 pages ; 23 cm Electronic version also available on the SSI website |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-44) Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-44) |
| ISBN: | 1584871296 9781584871293 |