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butterfly   The question: Is Iraq on the verge of a civil war, as it has failed to build a democratic model? But democracy is never compatible with any discriminatory religious-sectarian ideologies, such as on which any religious-political system depends. This is what characterizes the current political process, and Iraq is not able to get out of it because of Iranian tutelage and remaining under its cloak while imposing its will.

So, can Iraq free itself from it? Can any strong Iraqi government cut off Iran and restore relations to a diplomatic normal? There will be no change if this condition is not fulfilled and accompanied by the trial of all those who committed crimes against Iraq in the name of Iran.

This is really difficult to do, because the Iranian project has penetrated a lot in Iraq since 2003, starting with the various terrorist groups that launched into Iraqi territory (precisely implemented by the Syrian regime), and moving to the militias loyal to Iran.

Iraq's economic life has deteriorated rapidly for some time. The state oversees a rentier enclave economy, dependent on energy exports and a bloated public sector. Falling oil prices, insecurity, rampant corruption, and weak state capacity undermine the ability of the private sector to create jobs while eroding state finances.

This dynamic launched, in October 2019, one of the most important social and political uprisings in the country. The resistance of the ruling class and real change, the lack of government response and the brutal suppression of demonstrations, and the survival of the revolution in areas without spreading to all parts of Iraq, all of these factors have simply led to the erosion of Iraqis’ confidence in their political system.

However, some protesting groups must be integrated into secularized, cross-sectarian political parties and blocs, so that they can bring about real and fundamental change in the Iraqi political system.

butterfly   And the formation of a new national political entity, which draws attention for the world to stand with it.

The critical challenges facing Iraq, including long-standing internal divisions, cannot be addressed with a divisive mindset or a retrospective spirit.

Iraq stands at a crossroads, and has a chance to leave decades of war and turmoil behind. But the new generation must first realize its true past, without any political sympathies with the past of the twentieth century. An honest assessment of the crimes that befell Iraq would enhance national reconciliation efforts, and spread coexistence away from the repercussions of the past. The international community should support change towards the future by ridding the country of any agenda that is fighting one another.

The critical challenges facing Iraq, including long-standing internal divisions, cannot be addressed with a divisive mindset, pastism, sectarianism, sectarian fanaticism, or national and ethnic biases. It will never be right collectively, if Iraqi democracy is used in its current forms.

Accordingly, higher committees should be formed, with the help of advisors from other countries, to monitor their work in various fields of society and state institutions, necessarily in line with Iraqi traditions. Far from the interference of any parties, officials, representatives, clerics, etc., and away from any external pressures under various names and justifications, and positive change will inevitably be brought about in Iraq, especially if it is undertaken as part of a broader national reconciliation effort being conducted at all levels of society.

butterfly   Young Iraqis increasingly prefer national aspirations to any sectarian affiliation. They are tired of political violence, economic stagnation and the absence of social reconciliation. What is required of the Iraqi state is to develop this through civil society. Here, the comprehensive cultural revolution benefits, through forums and associations, to build a new awareness, and to work to protect society, meet its needs, and eliminate corruption completely by following strict provisions and applying the law to everyone.

butterfly   Another very long one and then I will take a break.

butterfly  Kurds cling to US forces in Iraq: the danger of ISIS and militias

Just two weeks before the scheduled date for the withdrawal of foreign combat forces from Iraq, which is scheduled for December 31, the Kurdish political forces in the Kurdistan region of Iraq adhere to their firm position regarding their need for the international coalition forces in general, and the American forces in particular, to confront the danger The remnants of the "ISIS" organization, which recently launched attacks that killed and wounded Peshmerga forces.

ISIS recently launched attacks that killed and wounded Peshmerga forces

This position comes in contrast to the insistence of the Iranian-backed forces and armed groups in Iraq on the demand to expel foreign forces from the country, with their brandishing once again to use weapons to resist the American forces in the event that they do not leave Iraqi territory by the end of this year.

The Kurds fear the threat of ISIS

.Officials and politicians in the Kurdistan region affirm, through repeated statements and statements, their adherence to the presence of foreign forces, especially the American, in Iraq, to ​​prevent the continuation of ISIS attacks, as well as the attacks of armed groups accused of targeting Erbil airport earlier. With missiles and drones.

Arab reports question the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq: The return of confrontation?

butterfly   The prominent leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Majid Shankali, confirmed in an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that there is no change in the position of the Kurdish forces that reject the exit of foreign forces from Iraq at the present time, attributing this to the fact that “the threat of ISIS has not ended.”

Shankali pointed out that the militants of the organization "are still able to attack the Peshmerga forces and threaten the region, as well as attack the Iraqi army," noting that the presence of US forces "could contribute to averting their danger."

The Kurdish leader considered the demand to expel the foreign forces as an “unjustified” demand, and that “whoever insists on removing these forces, certainly has other agendas, and wants to exploit the void that these forces’ exit can leave.”

Shankali suggested that part of the foreign forces will remain in the Kurdistan region after their tasks have been transformed into advisory roles. He said, "We need American forces in light of the current circumstances, which are witnessing unstable security, political and regional conditions."

The Kurdish leader expected the possibility of ISIS exploiting the exit of US forces to increase its attacks, especially since the international coalition had played a major role in liberating the territories from the terrorist organization, stressing the importance of the presence of advisory forces and foreign air forces to limit its movements.

butterfly   Messages of Katyusha attacks and drones And about the possibility of Erbil being subjected to new attacks by Katyusha rockets and drones after the departure of foreign forces, Shankali reminded that “these attacks took place in the presence of American forces,” considering that they “represent messages by some parties that they are capable of destabilizing security and stability in Iraq.” Kurdistan Region”.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is counting on the support of the international coalition to provide assistance in confronting ISIS attacks against the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in disputed areas between Baghdad and Erbil.

Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent a message to the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Nechirvan Barzani, in which he stressed that "his country will continue to support the Peshmerga in the fight against ISIS, and that the United States has a special relationship and important partnership with the Kurdistan region."

In this context, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Arafat Karam, stressed, earlier this month, the importance of the role of the international coalition in confronting the remnants of ISIS, explaining that the Iraqi parliament’s decision issued in early 2020 to expel foreign forces was a political decision. And not patriotic.

butterfly   On the other hand, forces and factions close to Tehran insist that the US forces leave Iraq on schedule at the end of December.

Shankali: Whoever insists on expelling the foreign forces, wants to take advantage of the void that their departure will leave

Jabbar Al-Maamouri, a member of the "Al-Fateh" coalition (the political wing of the "Popular Mobilization"), considered that the exit of the US forces "represents an important pillar of Iraqi national security," accusing, in a press statement, the Americans of "involvement in the bleeding of Iraqi blood."

He also accused Washington of "standing behind the state of security instability in the country," noting that it stands "behind the disruption of many projects in various fields."

And armed Iraqi militias have previously threatened to use weapons against US forces unless they leave the country by the end of 2021.

The Controversy of the Presence of Foreign Forces in Iraq

Former parliament member Sadiq al-Muhanna expected a decline in conflicts and the use of weapons after the departure of the American forces, considering in an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that some parties invoke the foreign presence to launch attacks.

butterfly   Al-Muhanna stressed that the Iraqis are tired of using weapons to solve problems, expecting that the formation of the new government will calm the situation, and the Katyusha and drone attacks against Erbil will not be repeated. He recalled that the Iraqi authorities had sought the assistance of the international coalition, because the Iraqi army was not fully prepared to eliminate ISIS.

As for the danger of the organization, Al-Muhanna saw that “ISIS has retreated in the last period, but its attacks are still continuing, and its movements are causing loss of life in the ranks of the army and the peshmerga.” Therefore, the Kurdish forces, in his opinion, are waiting for “the readiness of the army and the peshmerga to be armed, equipped and prepared, and then The exit of the American forces.

While referring to the “different viewpoint of the other parties on the American presence, because they believe that the American forces have caused them problems,” Al-Muhanna pointed out that the Kurdistan region has a different opinion, “which may result in the presence of American forces in Erbil,” warning of the possibility of ISIS being exploited. For the American withdrawal to launch attacks, and the organization may be active in a number of areas adjacent to the borders of the Kurdistan region.

butterfly  Finally, a former member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, who asked not to be named, said that the foreign forces’ controversy will continue in light of the presence of supporters and opponents of withdrawal, stressing in an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the Kurdish forces may raise this issue in the next parliament, which is hoped to resume its sessions. After ratification of the election results.

The source pointed out that the Kurdish party “will not accept the exit of foreign forces, especially the American ones, from the country for two reasons: the first is the fear of the escalation of ISIS attacks. The second is the fear that armed militias may take advantage of the withdrawal and return to attack Erbil airport and the Harir base, where foreign forces are present.”

In this context, the source indicated that the Kurds' adherence to foreign forces "may make them face direct confrontation with the forces and factions close to Iran, which insist on the exit of these forces, which it describes as the occupiers," stressing that this file requires a political settlement to get rid of its consequences. https://rawabetcenter.com/archives/139669

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butterfly  Sadiqoun: Al-Sadr’s Majority Is Not Clear, And The Decision Of The Federal Government Is Final

2021/12/20 | 4:21 PM   Sadiqoun - Al-Sadrs Majority Is Not Clear And The Decision Of The Federal Government Is FinalInformation/Exclusive..

The Sadiqoun Parliamentary Bloc stated, on Monday, that “the term majority bears many possibilities, and we do not know Al-Sadr’s intention with it until now.”

A member of the bloc, Ahmed al-Kinani, said in a statement to the “Information” agency, that “Al-Sadr, in his last meeting with the framework forces, launched the option of a majority government, but he did not specify the type of majority he seeks and whether he means a Shiite majority or the majority of political alliances.”

He pointed out that “the decision of the Federal Court during the next two days will be the final decision, and we do not hope to wait or postpone because the Iraqi street needs to calm down and end the crisis.”

He pointed out that “the Shiite forces need dialogue sessions to end the intersections and illuminate the formation of the government, especially since the other parties began to blame the Shiite house and accuse it of the current crisis.”

The framework forces reject the principle of the majority that al-Sadr put forward in forming the state, and advance “consensus” on this, in order to include all components in the new reform government. Done / 25 SR almaalomah.me

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