The Theory of Legal Cynicism and Sunni Insurgency in Post-Invasion Iraq

摘要: Arab Sunni attacks and casualties in post-invasion Iraq are poorly explained by static ethnic, religious, or sectarian values involving the acceptability of violence. Alternatively, we elaborate a cultural framing theory legal cynicism previously used to account for neighborhood variation Chicago homicides: has an unrecognized power explain collective interpersonal violence international as well American settings. We expand on how “double linked” roles state non-state actors can be with this analyze consequences unnecessary civilians U.S.-led forces military police forces. Sunnis responded legally cynical U.S./Coalition invasion occupation, new Shia-dominated state, its police. This frame amplification beliefs about state-based illegitimacy, unresponsiveness, insecurity made it not only possible but predictable that insurgent would continue against transfer government Thus, persisted during despite Surge Awakening efforts end insurgency.