Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-48).
Contents
Summary. -- Background. -- Religious trends. -- Influence of religious actors. -- Conclusions and recommendations.
Summary
Religious actors across traditions in Iraq continue to wield considerable influence and are perceived to have a role in moving the country toward peace. Involving them in reconciliation does not of course guarantee success, but excluding them seems certain to guarantee failure. Religious minorities are a critical piece of this puzzle, and addressing the challenges they face is essential to advancing multifaith peace efforts and reconciliation. Drawing from established methodology to map the religious landscape in conflict-affected states and a rigorous combination of field research, expert consultations, and a review of secondary literature, this report analyzes the influence of religious actors in Iraq--who has it, why they have it, and how they exercise it--to illuminate the crucial role they can play.
Note
Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (USIP, viewed December 22, 2019).
