ISIS in Iraq: The Incredibly Terrible Situation in Iraq Simply Explained

The video discusses the complex situation in Iraq, focusing on its three main ethnic groups: Kurds, Shiites, and Sunnis. It explains the impact of the US invasion, which led to increased sectarian violence and the rise of extremist groups like ISIS. The video also explores the challenges faced by Iraq's Shiite-dominated government and the potential solutions, including the possibility of dividing Iraq into three countries. The discussion highlights the geopolitical dynamics involving neighboring countries like Syria and Iran, and the role of the US in addressing these issues.

What are the three main ethnic groups in Iraq?

How did Saddam Hussein's secular Sunni identity influence his rule in Iraq?

What were the consequences of the United States' invasion of Iraq?

How do the Kurds in the north of Iraq view their relationship with the central government?

Describe the relationship between the Shiite-dominated government and the Sunni population.

What role did ISIS play in the context of the Sunni disenfranchisement?

What are the implications of having multiple radical factions within Iraq?