Considering the complexity of the political situation in postwar societies and the relationships between the central and regional governments or other groups such as non-state actors, the aspirations of all these groups to ensure their own political and economic interests in a postwar political environment is inevitable. Yet, ensuring the political interests of all the political entities in regions such as Iraq, which has encompassed a large portion of energy resources, is not readily available within the context of the complicated war to peace transition process. Importantly, political regimes in postwar societies will undergo a significant process of political alteration to promote political stability.

First published online: 02 October 2019