Analysis / Haraki tribe rebellion: A socio-political quake for Barazanis

In the past weeks, Iraqi Kurdistan region has witnessed one of the most unprecedented clashes between the militants of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and local tribal militias, especially those of Haraki tribe. The development not only drew security concerns in the autonomous region, but also set off the alarm bells about tribal divergence, erosion of the local government, and possibility of central government and foreign forces. This report sheds light on the roots of the recent clashes and their possible consequences.