| Description |
1 online resource (30 pages) |
| Series |
CRU report |
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CRU report.
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| Contents |
Abstract. -- Executive summary. -- Acknowledgement. -- Introduction. -- 1. The Peshmerga security paradox: soldiers, rebels and militiamen. -- 2. The evolution of the Peshmerga. A brief history of Peshmerga politics since 1991. Formalisation of the Peshmerga forces. National, regional, party or personal forces? The conflict with Islamic State. Obstacles to further reform. -- 3. Peshmerga politics, Kurdistan and the Iraqi state. -- Conclusion. -- References |
| Summary |
The Peshmerga forces of Iraqi Kurdistan are a complex and multi-faceted security organisation, their loyalty divided between the Iraqi state, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), different political parties and powerful individuals. At different times - and sometimes simultaneously - they can be characterised as national, regional, party and personal forces. This report explores the dynamics and consequences of these various roles in the broader political context of the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad |
| Notes |
"March 2018." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-30) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Clingendael, viewed June 12, 2018) |
| Subject |
Special forces (Military science)
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Kurds -- Iraq
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Armed Forces.
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Kurds.
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Militia.
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Special forces (Military science)
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| SUBJECT |
Kurdistān (Iraq) -- Armed Forces
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Kurdistān (Iraq) -- Militia
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| Subject |
Iraq.
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Iraq -- Kurdistān.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nederlands Instituut voor Internationale Betrekkingen "Clingendael", publisher.
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