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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.
Is the Battle Against Iraqi Corruption Bound to Lose?
Making headway against Iraqi corruption is near impossible in the current political climate
Iraqi Cabinet Reshuffle Can Be Curse or Cure
Political opponents of PM seeking Iraqi cabinet reshuffle as cure to chronic mismanagement
Will Assad Negotiate with Armed Groups?
If President Assad was truly concerned for his country’s future and for the stability of Syria, he would agree to a ceasefire that would see him step down as president and for a truly democratic process to take effect.
Senior EU Official Suggests Leeway for National Budgets
As the EU continues to struggle with numerous crisis that have developed over the past couple of months, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloen announced that some countries could be given leeway over their budgets for the near future to help deal with the influx with migrants.
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi is Running Out of Friends
Dangerous times in Iraq compounded by Prime Minister al-Abadi’s ever declining political support
Kurdish Lobbyists Descend on Capitol Hill
Conflict and regional discord has brought unprecedented numbers of Kurdish lobbyists to Washington
Iraqi Kurdistan Drifting Into Political Limbo Amid Crisis
Unsettled political feuds complicating multiple regional crisis leaving Iraqi Kurdistan drifting
German Prime Minister Merkel’s Allies Want to Limit Refugees
Even though Germany has been a willing and active participant in accepting the high number of refugees, it must, as with all countries, be able to control its border and the number of people that would like to enter into the country
Conflicting Iraqi Emotions Stirred by Saddam Hussein Play
New Saddam Hussein play in London is time to reflect on what was won and lost in era of violence