| Description: | This report discusses Iraq's political system that is increasingly characterized by peaceful competition and formation of cross-sectarian alliances. However, ethnic and sectarian political and sometimes violent infighting continues, often involving the questionable use of key levers of power and legal institutions. This infighting-and the belief that holding political power may mean the difference between life and death for the various political communities-significantly delayed agreement on a new government that was to be selected following the March 7, 2010, national elections for the Council of Representatives (COR, parliament). |
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| Creator(s): | Katzman, Kenneth |
| Location(s): | Iraq |
| Creation Date: | June 10, 2011 |
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Katzman, Kenneth
Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs |
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Publisher Name: Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
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| Original Creation Date: | June 10, 2011 | |
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| Description: | This report discusses Iraq's political system that is increasingly characterized by peaceful competition and formation of cross-sectarian alliances. However, ethnic and sectarian political and sometimes violent infighting continues, often involving the questionable use of key levers of power and legal institutions. This infighting-and the belief that holding political power may mean the difference between life and death for the various political communities-significantly delayed agreement on a new government that was to be selected following the March 7, 2010, national elections for the Council of Representatives (COR, parliament). |
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