A Brief Critical Analysis of the Application of the Doctrine of Self-Determination...
Authors: Zebari, Dildar Frzenda Zuber
Title: A Brief Critical Analysis of the Application of the Doctrine of Self-Determination in the Case of Iraqi Kurds
Abstract: The article examines whether Iraqi Kurds possess a legal right to self-determination or unilateral independence under international and Iraqi constitutional law. It concludes that the Kurdish Region already enjoys extensive internal self-determination, although a unilateral declaration of independence would not necessarily violate international law.
Keywords: Self-determination; Iraqi Kurds; secession; territorial integrity; federalism; statehood
Cite as: Zebari, D. F. Z. (2016). A Brief Critical Analysis of the Application of the Doctrine of Self-Determination in the Case of Iraqi Kurds. Studia Juridica et Politica Jaurinensia, 3(2), 30–37.
