Syrian Kurdish Party Struggles With Dissent, Exodus

In Amuda, the Democratic Union Party (PYD) has imposed a resolution banning Syrian Kurdish emigration after last month's mass exodus in pursuit of autonomy.

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Dictatorship Is Not The Solution in Iraq

The Iraqi government has been playing off people’s fears of a security vacuum to take increasingly dictatorial measures aimed at consolidating power in the hands of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

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Iraq's Baha'is Continue to Face Persecution, Social Exclusion

Despite recent efforts by religious authorities to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding, Iraq’s Baha’is are still subject to persecution and exclusion.

Iraq

Iraq’s Premiership Needs Reform

Iraq's judiciary ruled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki eligible to run for a third term, but Iraqi lawmakers need to address more important reforms involving the position and government.

Iraq

Religious Leaders in Najaf Support Iraqi Protesters

Najaf’s influential religious authorities have come out in favor of the latest round of protests and their demands, and against the government crackdown.

Iraq

Maliki to Run for Third Term Following Court Decision

A Federal Supreme Court decision in Iraq has paved the way for standing Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to run for a third term of office.

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Iraqi Politicians Mobilize Followers Through Feasts

Given the tribal nature of Iraqi society, politicians often must seek the support of large clans to ensure success in elections.

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Iraqi Secular Trend Responds To Religious Extremism

In the face of increasingly influential religious forces, Iraq's secular and moderate figures attempt to play a part in developing the country’s national identity.

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Delay in Action Against Syria Could Help Geneva II Track

Bad memories of the Iraq invasion should lead to negotiations to end the Syrian conflict.

Iraq

Maliki Launches Counterattack Against Opponents

Iraq’s top court overturned a law that would have prevented standing Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki from running for a third term of office.

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Iraqi Kurdistan’s Election Campaigns in Full Swing

Unlike the electoral campaigns of the Iraqi local elections in April, the electoral campaigns now underway in Iraqi Kurdistan seem more organized and democratic.

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Japan’s Lesson of Tolerance for Iraq

The Japanese government has opened a maternity and children’s hospital in Fallujah in honor of a Japanese journalist who died in the city, which should serve as a lesson of tolerance and reconciliation for Iraq.

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