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Iraq's Constitutional Crisis

Iraq has come far since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, but the country is still plagued by crises that are social as well as political in nature, writes Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
Iraqi Sunni Muslims take part in an anti-government demonstration at the Abu Hanifa Sunni mosque in Baghdad's Adhamiya district, January 25, 2013.  At least three people were killed on Friday when Iraqi troops opened fire during clashes in Falluja city with Sunni protesters rallying against Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, officials and witnesses said. Banner on right reads, "No to Dictatorship".   REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags: POLITICS RELIGION CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3CXO9
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It's easy to say that Iraq needs a comprehensive review of what would be required for its groups to coexist. It's easy to talk about a general conference bringing together all groups — both those inside and outside Iraq’s political process — to agree on a settlement that ends the confusion and contradiction over the country's future.

But it's more difficult to imagine a clear road map that would actually push Iraqi groups to accept their historical responsibilities.

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