Policy Brief
Social Change Amidst Terror and Discrimination: Yezidis in the New Iraq
August 14, 2008
Executive Summary
Leaving aside issues related to the US-led invasion and the overall change in Iraq, several important questions are raised in this article, focusing on Yezidis as an example of unilateral transition under the new system. What happened to the Yezidis after the fall of Saddam’s regime? Do they have a future in the wider geographical area? Can this ancient faith protect itself, or can it be protected in the wake of an escalating conflict over resources, territory, and religious hegemony? How do Yezidis adapt to political, social, and religious challenges?
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Disclaimer: Assertions and opinions in this Policy Brief are solely those of the above-mentioned author(s) and do not reflect necessarily the views of the Middle East Institute, which expressly does not take positions on Middle East policy.
