Authored by Dr. Daham Mohammed Al-Azzawi, a Political Advisor at the Iraqi Ministry of Planning, the book delves into one of the most complex and sensitive issues in modern Iraq.

Spanning seven chapters, the study covers key axes in the history and sociology of the province:

·        Historical Memory: Kirkuk's place in the collective Iraqi memory and the birth of the modern state.

·        The Republican Era: An analysis of the city's conditions during Iraq's republican period.

·        Identity Conflict: A review of the various forms of conflict over sub-identities and competing interests.

·        Post-2003 Era: The impact of the US occupation and the subsequent geopolitical shifts.

·        Future & Borders: Regional stances regarding the city, predictions for its future, and the legal disputes over administrative borders and powers.

This publication underscores RCD's ongoing effort to print and distribute high-quality research, studies, translations, and articles. The Center aims to support the scientific, intellectual, and cultural development of the country with professionalism and accuracy.

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