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Hashim Al-Rikabi

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Localizing Politics is the Way Forward in Iraq

The Iraqi Constitution provides a broad mandate for local governments to exercise a range of powers, except those that...

Voter Turnout

  Despite some individual calls for boycotting the upcoming election on May 12, 2018, there are several institutional, political, and...

Electoral competition in Iraq: Addressing the pros and cons

Each electoral cycle, thousands of people in Iraq, including those with little chance of winning, announce their candidacy to...

Addressing Performance of Provincial Councils Through Electoral Reform

The electoral system of provincial councils is based on proportional system, which enables many parties to win seats in...

Reforming the Electoral System in Iraq: A Detailed Assessment

The electoral system in Iraq has become a controversial issue that has driven demonstrators to call for major reforms...

An Assessment of Electricity Sector Reforms in Iraq

The Iraqi government has begun to privatize the electricity sector amid much skepticism. The issue of privatization has quickly...