After delving through the extraordinarily well-thought analysis of personal identities (the ideal being one that has been reasoned though to ensure that all applicable identities are considered and, as many as possible, are included in one's own identity), we see how difficult such a objective is in Iraq.
Peter Galbraith has often written on the situation in Iraq. He has advocated for a tripartite solution (Kurds, Sunnis, Shiites) as inevitable since, for it is the reality of Iraq. His current article is devastatingly clear and convincing.
It appears that no one can identify with the nation-state we label "Iraq". It is very clear that the Kurds will never become part of Iraq. They will not even allow an Iraqi flag to fly when ceremonies occur! The Kurds have the only stable area and it is under their control, i.e., no Iraqis are involved in their security.
It is also clear that the Sunnis will never tolerate a Shiite-led government. As Peter Galraith says: "The Sunni tribes also regard Iraq's Shiite-led government as an enemy" and "Sunni fundamentalists consider the Shiites apostates who deserve death, not power".
The article would make any adult weep with bitterness that we have created this mess.
Send in Amartya Sen to see if he can inculcate the virtues of reason!!!!
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