Client agency in a multiple patron setting
The case of Iraqi Kurdistan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13045367 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kamaran Palani (0000-0002-4463-0085, Salahaddin University-Erbil, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 28-45 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Territory Politics Governance (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2162-2671 • E-ISSN: 2162-268X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21622671.2024.2390526 |
| OpenAlex | W4401920908 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 28 |
This paper delves into the dynamics of patron-client relationships within the context of Iraqi Kurdistan, examining how the Kurdish leadership navigates and manages multiple patron relationships. It also examines the 2017 referendum for independence in Kurdistan as a crisis case study, shedding light on its impact on the patron-client relationship between the U.S. and Kurdistan. Employing interviews with policymakers and researchers, complemented by on-the-ground observations, the paper underscores the importance of delving into a client’s perspectives toward its multiple patrons. Extending beyond the specific case of Kurdistan, this paper aspires to make conceptual contributions to the understanding of complex multiple patron settings, with a particular emphasis on elucidating the autonomy exercised by the client in navigating an intricate web of patrons
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |