Division of Iraq into ethnic regions looks more likely than ever before . Iraq experts say cycle of violence is hardening sectarian divide -- wrecking chance of negotiated separation . Sunni areas in west would not be economically viable unless they received oil revenues from other regions . It is a real danger , but the current situation has already driven thousands of people from their homes ; hundreds more have been killed . Comment:
Division of Iraq into ethnic regions looks more likely than ever before . Iraq experts say cycle of violence is hardening sectarian divide -- wrecking chance of negotiated separation . Sunni areas in west would not be economically viable unless they received oil revenues from other regions . Comment: