Political Violence and Activism in Iraq
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Nils Mallock
A Defence Mechanism Against Personal Uncertainty?
In October of 2019, mass protests erupted throughout Iraq and continue to lead to clashes between activist groups and state security forces. While specific demands and actors change over time, unrest is not a new phenomenon in a country that has been exposed to decades of extreme political violence and conflict. But what exactly motivates people to engage in such behavior?