Autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan watching Syrian conflict with growing unease amid suffering of Kurds
Iraq articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Iraq. Iraq is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, it "has conducted meaningful elections but political participation remains seriously impaired by sectarian violence". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Middle East.
Defections From Iraq PM’s Party as Critical Vote Approaches
Can violent Iraq accomplish democratic transfer of power to new government? Defections from Iraq PM raising doubts.
New Federal Iraq Election Scheduled for April
Much remains in chaos as hope for new federal Iraq elections meets reality of daily heavy violence
Half Million Iraqis Dead Since Bush Invaded
More violence today as study claims half million Iraqis dead since Bush invaded in March 2003
The Ravages of War, Unchecked, Unbalanced
Together, we can stand up to tyrannical pursuit of ravages of war in favor of commitments to whole-world approaches of community and peace focused on ending conflict
Vast Changes in Store for Iraqi Kurdistan After Vote
Major party loses power as new reformist movement set to take power in Iraqi Kurdistan after vote
Iraqi Kurdistan Reformist Party in Big Win
Region of Iraqi Kurdistan reformist party overtake established dynasty in monumental vote
Good News From Iraq as Kurdish Democracy Growing
Kurdish democracy growing to represent an actual positive outcome from America’s War in Iraq
Syria Kurds Need Help From Democratic World
Syria Kurds need help caught between ruthless dictator, islamist rebels and rival in Turkey
On September 11th
What have we accomplished as a country since September 11th? Are we safer? I would not be able to answer that question.