As popular revolutions sweep the region, the future of Iraq and the viability of its current political system are in question. One of the key principles that we try and uphold in the new Iraq is the democratic values of our nascent state, where citizens and institutions should come first. But the behavior of...
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Iraq news
- Attacks kill 16 in Iraq, 8 police kidnapped May 18, 2013
- CA-NEWS Summary May 18, 2013
- Gunmen kill 9 in Iraq, 8 police kidnapped May 18, 2013
- 8 police kidnapped in western Iraq May 18, 2013
- Eight killed, 10 policemen kidnapped in Iraq's Sunni heartland May 18, 2013
- U.S. chides Russia over missiles as peace plans suffer May 18, 2013
- Iraq attacks leave 8 dead May 18, 2013
- Gunmen raid home in Iraq, kill 5 people May 18, 2013
- 10 things you need to know today: May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013
- WASHINGTON CIRCUS STEALS SPOTLIGHT FROM WHERE IT BELONGS May 18, 2013
- Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone May 17, 2013
- U.N. Security Council mulls Syria cross-border aid push May 17, 2013
- 'Black Rock' review: Woman-hunt tale whose only suspense is waiting for it to get better May 17, 2013
- Russian missiles to Syria could embolden Assad: U.S. general warns May 17, 2013
- Bombs targeting Sunnis kill at least 76 in Iraq May 17, 2013
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The politics of persons
The recent brief but serious media escalation between KDP and Komal is a serious warning and proof of the fragility of the Kurdistan region’s politics. It also raises many questions about the viability of our system and the strength of the political process. These types of disasters materialize from time to time because of...
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Two dictators, two eras, one cause
For those who are trying to justify why removing Saddam was wrong but removing Qaddafi is right, I say do not waste your time. Just look at the people of Iraq and their history. The images coming out of Libya are a reminder of Saddam Hussein’s brutal suppression of Iraqis in 1991. The comparison...
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Can Corruption Go?
After Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Maliki’s 100-day ultimatum for reform, and now that Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani has decided to start his own reform campaign, they and everyone else who wants to see the current situation changed must be reaching the conclusion that there is a real need to end corruption. But the question...
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Press release by Radio Deng: Kalar radio attacked, taken off air
Kalar: At least 10 gunmen stormed the offices of the only independent community Radio Dang (Voice) station in Kalar, southeast of Sulaimaniyah, on Sunday, interrupted its programming, destroyed most of its equipments and took the station off air. The gunmen attacked the offices at 2:30 in the morning, handcuffed the night guard of the...
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A way to avoid a looming crisis
Regardless of what everyone thinks about the protests, the country, including its Kurdish region, is heading towards a real crisis. We are being divided into two camps. A majority that wants to see better public services and an end to corruption, and a minority that wants the status quo to continue. A look at...
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