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

by Larry Hanauer, Laurel E. Miller

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.

88 pages, Paperback

First published May 22, 2012