Geopolitical Explanation of Religious Crises in Southwest Asia (Iraq Case Study 2016-2003)

The factors shaping the Iraqi political , in order of priority, are internal, regional, and transnational. Given that the first and the most important level shaping the political and social life of each country is the internal level, and if we accept that the internal component of the crisis is beginning and continued, then the regional and trans-regional components must have a role Aggravating and accelerating the crisis and its continuity. Based on this, the purpose of this study was to explain the geopolitical aspects of religious crises in Southwest Asia (case study of Iraq). To this end, to respond to the research hypotheses, an analytical-descriptive research method was used, using field research and documentation, and interviewing and the questionnaire was used by professors and senior geopolitical experts specializing in the field of research. For analyzing the data obtained in this research, a descriptive study was conducted to show the information in frequency tables and percentages and charts, and from a single sample T for rejection or confirmation Research hypotheses were used. The results of the data analysis showed that: Geopolitics Religious crises are effective in empowering political and religious groups in Iraq. The vacuum of US power in Iraq has led to geopolitical crises by the regional powers in that country.Religious crises in Iraq have led to the collapse of political power at the national and regional levels.Religious crises from the geopolitical dimension have led to the emergence of widespread insecurity at the national and transnational level.