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Fanar Haddad's work is a major landmark in Iraq studies and in the understanding of the profound issue of sectariamism that has bedevilled its modern history. Haddad skillfully weaves social theory, history, and a sue grasp of Iraq's tortuous politics to produce an admirable and engrossing book."
Ali Allawi, author. The Occupation of Iraq and Minister of Trade, Defence and Finance, Iraq 2003--2006.

"Sectarianism in Iraq provides valuable insight into die complex interactions of social, religious, political, and ideational dynamics all too often referred to as being solely responsible for the near-civil war of 2006--2007. Haddad presents a nuanced, balanced, and at times provocative account of why Iraqs of different seccarian colors commercial atrocious acts against each other while maintaining a near identical marriage of their nationalist views. Sectarianism. in Iraq is a powerful and insightful analysis of one of the most catastrophic events in modern Iraqi history." Gareth Stansfield professor of Middle East politics, University of Exeter.

"Lucid and inrrigating Fanar Haddad's book crosses the minefield of "sectarianism. in Iraq with great success. ... This vanguard study paves the way for further interpretation of this sensicire subject."

Ronen Zeidel discover of research of the Center for Iraq, Studies, University of Haifa.

"A must for those who would like to understand present day Iraq."

Glassian Iraq Foundation for Developments and Democracy.

"Sectarianism in Iraq sets a new standard for the academic debate about sectarianism in Middle Eastern politics. Haddad explains the apparent paradox of why there is both a drive for continued sectarian coexistence in Iraq and frequent bereakdowns of that lofrya ideal."

Rieder Viasce, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. --Book