Critical Evaluation of “Territorial Separation” as a Method of Addressing Ethnic Conflicts

Ako S. Jalal is independent scholar in Middle Eastern studies and Kurdish studies.

• Chapter 1: Fieldwork and Methodology ApproachChapter 2: Understanding the Issues of Kirkuk as the Center of Disputed AreasChapter 3: The Impact of Unclear Territorial Governance of Kirkuk on Ethnic Conflicts Post-2003Chapter 4: Understanding the Core Issues of Kirkuk since 2014Chapter 5: The Failed Methods and the Best Option to Settle the Issue of KirkukChapter 6: Territorial Separation: Options of Implementation in KirkukChapter 7: Conclusions and Findings

This enlightening empirical study of Kirkuk examines territorial separation as a successful way to reduce the ethnic conflict that has plagued this contested area in Iraq since its creation. These findings also have relevance for other conflicts such as Belfast, Nicosia, and Jerusalem.