Ninos Marcus

Political scientist and independent researcher focusing on international relations, conflict studies and Middle Eastern history, with an emphasis on situating Assyrian issues within regional power dynamics and questions of sovereignty and identity.

A Betrayed Partnership: Assyrians and Post-1991 Governance in Northern Iraq

The political order that emerged in northern Iraq after 1991 departed sharply from its original pluralistic vision. Instead of an inclusive post Ba’ath framework reflecting ethnic and historical diversity, governance consolidated around a single ethno nationalist project, writes Ninos Marcus.

By Ninos Marcus

/ 21 Dec 2025

A Betrayed Partnership: Assyrians and Post-1991 Governance in Northern Iraq