Sponsored by the Pulte Institute for Global Development
Conflict narratives in fragile states are often framed by identity groups or other non-state actors along ideological or ethno-sectarian lines to achieve political ends. But in many instances, the main grievances of populations in affected communities are centered around basic dignity and livelihoods.
Using conflict-affected Iraq as a case study, this event will explore the broader implications of a state’s inability to meet its population’s basic needs, offer recommendations for legitimizing government to strengthen fragile states, and discuss how these lessons can be applied in a variety of contexts.
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This event accompanies the release of a policy brief co-authored by speakers Todd Diamond and David Cortright. In the brief, Diamond and Cortright explore evidence of and recommendations for legitimizing government to strengthen and stabilize fragile states.
Speakers
Dalia Amin (discussant)
Country Director, Erbil | Iraq
Search for Common Ground
David Cortright (author)
Professor Emeritus of the Practice
Keough School of Global Affairs
Todd Diamond (author)
Senior Director, Middle East and North Africa
Chemonics International
Maura Policelli (opening remarks)
Executive Director, Washington Office
Keough School of Global Affairs
Mona Yacoubian (moderator)
Senior Advisor
Executive Office and Middle East and North Africa Center
United States Institute of Peace
This event is presented by Chemonics International and by the Pulte Institute for Global Development, part of the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs.
Originally published at pulte.nd.edu.