Resolving Kirkuk: Lessons Learned from Settlements of Earlier Ethno-Territorial Conflicts

by Laurel E. Miller and Larry Hanauer

Past efforts to resolve ethno-territorial conflicts in Brcko, Mostar, Northern Ireland, and Jerusalem provide insights that could facilitate a negotiated settlement regarding the disputed Iraqi city of Kirkuk. The case studies show that Arabs, Kurds, and Turkomen must emphasize governance over symbols of sovereignty, develop adaptable power-sharing mechanisms, marginalize spoilers, empower local leaders, and create multi-ethnic security forces.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833068423
• ISBN13: 9780833068422
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"