"The Culture of Violence in Iraq (Roots - Causes - Impact) "

Aug. 6, 2026, 10:58 a.m.

The culture of violence in Iraq has an ancient history, beginning in the Early Dynastic period with the Sumerians. It continued through the Middle Ages, the early Islamic period, and the Abbasid era, particularly after the Mongol conquest of Baghdad, which resulted in numerous deaths. Iraq then witnessed intense violence during the Ottoman era and its involvement in World War I. Violence persisted as a phenomenon, manifesting in the July 14, 1958 revolution and the events of 1991, 2003, and 2014.

Reasons:
1- Because Iraqi society is a Bedouin society, and Bedouins are known for their fighting spirit and bravery.
2- Due to wars and genocides.
3- Due to unemployment and poor economic conditions.
4- Family disintegration.
5- The misuse of religion to facilitate the achievement of their goals, as ISIS did in 2014. - Impact:
The phenomenon of violence has had a significant impact on Iraqi society, including on the individual's psychological state and personality, as well as on the displacement of a large number of experienced individuals in all fields of life from Iraq.