The Kurds have once again found themselves the kingmakers of Iraq, but this time, the stakes are much higher. Iraq’s political paralysis has earned it the world record for the longest period of time in which a country has gone without forming a government after holding an election. Given that all of the other...
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As fallout of America’s withdrawal from Iraq begins to take shape, it looks as if it will be some time before the “new Iraq” can truly stand on its own.One scathing example of Iraq’s political immaturity was brought to light last week by an Amnesty International report on the state of the country’s prison...
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The visit of US vice-president Joe Biden to Arbil was an important recognition of Iraqi Kurdistan and president Barzani and the role the region plays in Iraq’s political process.It was also seen as a reassurance that US relations with Kurdistan region are intact. But what type of relations exist today?Depending on the size and...
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As things stand today, all indications suggest that the revived Iraqi National Alliance, INA, will form the government under the leadership of current prime minister Nuri al-Maliki and will be joined by the Kurds.Iraqiya has declared that if this scenario occurs, they will denounce the process as illegal. Some Iraqiya leaders even suggested that...
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As the debate continues over the effects of the United States troop withdrawal from Iraq, there are forces manoeuvring to fill the gap left by the Americans. But they are outsiders, not Iraqis.The 4th Stryker Brigade made history last week when they withdrew to Kuwait, the last US combat soldiers to leave Iraq.So what’s...
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