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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.

Protests in Iraq: What’s next for the Middle East Country?

by DC Editors - December 2, 2019

Protests in Iraq: What's next for the Middle East Country?

How to support Iraq’s protesters while recognizing limits to government’s ability to handle demands? Washington Institute’s Michael Knights asks.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Middle East

“The Kurds Were not in Normandy”: Distortion and Genocide in the Middle East

by Jack Jones - November 25, 2019

“The Kurds Were not in Normandy”: Distortion and Genocide in the Middle East

That Kurds were not in Normandy is a shameful distortion of truth. We abandoned our Kurdish allies for dubious motives, now they are facing genocide.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Countering Global Kleptocracy: Protests fueling new era of unrest

by DC Editors - November 3, 2019

Countering Global Kleptocracy: Protests fueling new era of unrest

An interesting post looks at the resurgence of democracy protests. Using key examples, it highlights what protesters are doing to avoid conflict.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East

Iraq Protests: “Security Forces Use Excessive Force Despite Government Promises”

by DC Editors - October 27, 2019

Iraq Protests: "Security Forces Use Excessive Force Despite Government Promises"

Iraqi security forces fired tear gas canisters into crowds, killing at least eight protesters, during demonstrations in Baghdad on October 25, 2019.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Middle East

Advancing democracy – a resilient element of U.S. foreign policy?

by DC Editors - August 31, 2019

Advancing democracy – a resilient element of U.S. foreign policy?

Is democracy promotion a core element of America’s foreign policy identity? Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice believes so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Democracy Charity, Iraq, Libya, Middle East

Several children have been barred from school in Iraq

by DC Editors - August 29, 2019

Several children have been barred from school in Iraq

The Iraqi government is denying thousands of children whose parents have a perceived Islamic State affiliation of their right to access an education

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East

Protests Rage In Iraq’s Basra Calling For Provision Of Services, Jobs

by DC Editors - June 26, 2019

Protests Rage In Iraq’s Basra Calling For Provision Of Services, Jobs

Dozens of people demonstrated in Basra part of wide protests raging for months calling for provision of job opportunities for the unemployed citizens.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iraq, Middle East

Thoughts On Trump Pardoning US Soldier Michael Behenna

by M D Mitchell - May 10, 2019

Trump Pardoning US Soldier Michael Behenna

My perspective is admittedly biased. I too was an officer serving in the U.S. Army, and I too served in Iraq. In 2004-2005, and again in 2010-2011.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Iraq

Iran Hints at Using Foreign Militias in Domestic Crackdown

by DC Editors - March 25, 2019

Iran Hints at Using Foreign Militias in Domestic Crackdown

An influential Iranian cleric says Iran might bring Shiite militias to the country from other parts of the Middle East to fight threats to the government.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iran, Iraq, Middle East

Targeting of Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan Activists Continues

by DC Editors - March 11, 2019

Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan Activists

Demonstration held against presence of Turkish forces at military barracks in Shiladze in governorate of Dohuk, leading to dozens of demonstrators arrest.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Iraq, Middle East, Occupy Turkey, Turkey

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