Cost of Iraq war in hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars says new analysis
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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.
Iraq Kurds Straddle Lines Between Two Worlds
Turbulent neighborhood leaves Iraq Kurds straddling lines and borders for stability above politics
Neoconservatism and the Propagation of Democracy
Neoconservatism stands for curtailing the size of government when it comes to entitlements and expanding it for the purpose of propagating democracy.
Syria Kurds Straddle Fault Line Between in Civil War
Most of Syria’s Kurds have avoided involvement in ongoing rebellion led by Sunni majority Syrians
Iraq Government Makes Concessions as Protests Continue
Political blocs seeking ouster of powerful PM as massive protests continue to build and Iraq Government makes concessions: Iraq has anti-government dissent
Iraq Peaceful Protests Erupting as Counter-Protest Started
Protests against Prime Minister Maliki spread through country as counter-protest begin with Iraq peaceful protests erupting ahead of crucial local elections
Thousands in Iraq Protests Seeking PM’s Ouster Again
Iraq continues to see daily violence on horrific scale as Iraqis struggle for basics amid tragedy
Talk of New Iraq Elections Signals Exit From Crisis
Fledgling democracy witnesses serious violence daily but new protests rock government in new Iraq elections signal: Sunni protests may lead to new elections
Iraq PM Makes Concessions as Minority Protest Grows
Iraq Prime Minister Maliki is facing increasing calls for his resignation from minority Sunnis: Iraq PM makes concessions to enemies as Syria link grows
Continuing Iraq Sunni Demonstrations Challenge Ruling PM
Shiite PM Maliki is under pressure from Iraq Sunni demonstrations over stalled reforms, violence: Deadly daily violence continues in post-US occupation Iraq