Sectarianism in the Middle East : implications for the United States / Heather M. Robinson, Ben Connable, David E. Thaler, Ali G. Scotten.
| Author/creator | Robinson, Heather M. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, [2018] |
| Description | xvii, 126 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The History of Sectarianism in the Middle East -- Sectarianism in Iraq -- Sectarianism in Syria -- Conclusion and Policy Implications. |
| Abstract | Present unrest in the Middle East has many causes and takes on many forms. A collective sense of disenfranchisement, inadequate governance, geopolitical discord, and religious extremism all contribute to the conflicts in Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, and Libya. Many Western observers and policymakers view unrest in the Middle East through the lens of binary religious sectarianism, focusing on the divisions between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims. This split is most clearly articulated in the geopolitical competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and it plays out through violence in Iraq and Syria. But the complexities of human identity and of regional culture and history do not lend themselves to this arguably too-simplistic interpretation of the situation. The authors analyze sectarianism in the region, evaluate other factors that fan the flames of violent conflict, and suggest a different interpretation of both identity and the nature of regional unrest. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN | 9780833096999 paperback |
| ISBN | 0833096990 paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS63.2 .U5 R63 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |