Kurdistan''s De Facto Statehood - A New Explanatory Framework

This book explains the dynamics and nature of Iraqi Kurdistan's de facto statehood since its inception in 1991, in particular the vicissitudes de facto independence since then.

The work examines de facto statehood in Kurdistan, and uncovers the dynamics of de facto statehood in Kurdistan at internal, national and international levels. Kurdistan's de facto statehood is shown to be inherently characterised by fluidity. In this book, fluidity is defined as a highly unstable feature of de facto statehood in the relational context of non-recognition. The book includes interviews with a number of high-profile politicians and policy makers from the region. These provide unique insights into such issues as the four main factors at play in the fluidity of the de facto state of Kurdistan: the balance of power between Erbil and Baghdad; the level and form of internal fragmentation; the change of strategies to gain international recognition; and the uncertain and fluctuating external support.

This book will be of much interest to students of statehood studies, Middle Eastern politics, and International Relations.

List of contents

1. Introduction  2. On de Facto Statehood  3. Background to Kurdistan's de Facto Statehood  4. A Volatile Partnership  5. Changing Strategies to Gain International Recognition  6. Who is a Patron? Who is a Client?  7. Conclusions and Implications

About the author

Kamaran Palani is a Lecturer in International Relations at Salahaddin University-Erbil.

Summary

This book explains the dynamics and nature of Iraqi Kurdistan’s de facto statehood since its inception in 1991, in particular the vicissitudes de facto independence since then.

Product details

• Authors: Kamaran Palani, Kamaran (Salahaddin University-Erbil Palani
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781032269658
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3226965-8
• No. of pages: 136
• Series: Routledge Studies in Statehood
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Middle East / General, HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intergovernmental Organizations, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, HISTORY / Middle East / Iraq, International Relations, Middle East, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Iraq War (2003-2011)