Failure to Unite. #Iraq These provincial election results illustrate the enduring resentment and sociopolitical alienation of Sunni Arab populations over a decade after the fall of Saddam Hussein, and a clear weakening of the political process in the country. Compared to the 2009 elections, fewer Sunni Arab voters went to the ballot box, while political parties scattered among a variety of alliances. Once again, these elections demonstrated the difficulty for Sunni Arabs to organize themselves and define an effective action plan in their lasting confrontation with the Shia dominated central government. This has not only benefited al-Maliki’s State of Law coalition and its partners, but also the Kurdish parties in their regions. carnegieendowment.org/sada/2013/07/15/failure-to-unite/gfi9
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:01:41 +0000
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