Essays about: "Sunni"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 23 essays containing the word Sunni.
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11. The successor of the Prophet : A historical analysis of the early political differences between the Sunni and Shi’a Islamic school of thoughts.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : The early split of Islam is regarded as one of the most profound and complex events in Islamic history, not only would it lay the foundation of two predominant branches of Islam, but it would also be one of the oldest arguments in Islamic history. Who is the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammed? This essay aims to explore the deep root behind the initial schism of Islam and understand the arguments both schools use to legitimize their position. READ MORE
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12. The Failure of Democracy in Iraq
University essay from Södertörns högskola/StatsvetenskapAbstract : The motivation of the bachelor thesis is to provide an understanding of democracy in Iraq from 2003 until present. After the fall of Saddam’s regime, there have been general elections but there is still an unstable democracy in Iraq. READ MORE
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13. BLOOD AND BALLOTS THE EFFECT OF VIOLENCE ON VOTING BEHAVIOR IN IRAQ
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Iraq is a very diverse country, both ethnically and religiously, and its political system is characterized by severe polarization along ethno-sectarian loyalties. Since 2003, the country suffered from persistent indiscriminating terrorism and communal violence. Previous literature has rarely connected violence to election in Iraq. READ MORE
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14. The Path to Civil Sectarian War
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This study explains how the escalation of the Iraq War led to a parallel civil sectarian war between Sunni and Shia insurgents during the years 2003-2006. I used the method of process-tracing and the theory Greed and Grievances. READ MORE
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15. Intolerance and Liberal Democracy in Post 2003 Iraq
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Much literature on the topic of democratization in post 2003 Iraq claims that cultural factors have impeded a process of effective and sustained democratic development in the country. In many instances however, these claims are very general and fail to specify and theoretically defend how exactly, cultural facets relating to attitudes and behavior such as lacking religious tolerance, have functioned as variables conducive toward obstructing a process of democratization in the country. READ MORE
