Whose Agenda Is Served by the Idea of a Shia Crescent?

• Published in: Alternatives (Istanbul, Turkey) Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 114 - 135
• Main Author: Haji-Yousefi, Amir M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.04.2009
• Subjects: Arab Countries; Foreign Policy; Iraq; Majority Groups; Middle East; Muslims; Religion Politics Relationship; United States of America; War

After the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, it became evident that Iraq's Shia majority would dominate the future government if a free election was going to be held. In 2004, Jordan's King Abdullah, anxiously warned of the prospect of a "Shia crescent" spanning Iran, Iraq, Syria...