| ID | 183229 |
| Title Proper | Power of Narratives in Conflict and Peace |
| Other Title Information | the Case of Contemporary Iraq |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Millar, Gearoid ; Ehrmann, Moritz |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Presenting original data from interviews conducted in Iraq between 2013 and 2019, this paper charts the evolution of conflict related narratives of the ‘other’ among members of the Sunni confession immediately prior to, during, and after the rise and fall of the Islamic State (IS). It charts the evolution of these narratives through three escalatory phases (victimhood narratives, divisive narratives, and violent narratives) and three de-escalatory phases (nuanced narratives, reconciliatory narratives, and unifying narratives). It concludes with reflections on the lessons this case can provide for identifying the best moments for Conflict Resolution actors to intervene in such violent conflicts. |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 23, No.4; Dec 2021: p. 588-611 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol: 23 No 4 |
| Key Words | Power of Narratives ; Conflict and Peace ; Case of Contemporary Iraq |