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February 27, 2018

There’s Still Hope for Democracy in Iraq, but Rushing into Elections Won’t Help

The U.S. should push for a postponement.

Iraq’s prospects of sustaining a democratic system of government have attracted much cynicism; nonetheless, argues Amir Taheri, the still-young regime is off to a promising start—even if its progress is threatened by Iranian meddling and by the disruption caused by Islamic State (IS). While some Iraqis have moved to postpone national elections, scheduled for May, both Tehran and Washington have urged against doing so. To Taheri, this is a mistake on the part of the U.S.:

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February 27, 2018

  1. When It Comes to Israel, President Trump’s Realism Is Realistic

    Peace isn’t a process.

  2. There’s Still Hope for Democracy in Iraq, but Rushing into Elections Won’t Help

    The U.S. should push for a postponement.

  3. Brazil and Paraguay Are Letting Hizballah Operate Unhindered in Their Territory

    Drug running and money laundering in the service of terror.

  4. Benjamin Disraeli’s Jewish and Conservative Commitments

    Britain’s first, and only, Jewish prime minister.

  5. God and Man at Stanford

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