The relationship between democracy and state-building in Iraq after 2003.

Authors

  • Zubir R. Ahmed Soran University Author
  • Handren Ahmad Eahya Soran University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31918/twejer.2473.57

Keywords:

Iraq, Democratization, State-building, Post-conflict societies.

Abstract

The central purpose of this paper is to examine the process of democracy within state-building in Iraq after 2003. The research question that will guide the overall argument in this study is as follows: “What has been the role of democracy in the process of state-building in Iraq since 2003?” It is worth investigating this question because it will help show whether the process of democracy has played a crucial role in building a strong state in Iraq. It will also assist in exploring the main mechanisms of democracy like power-sharing, developing the economy, protecting individual rights, and providing security that has played a significant role in the democratization process, during which time Iraq has made several attempts to establish democratic state-building that has democratic institutions and a multi-party system, in addition to holding several elections. By looking at Chetail’s (2009) framework of democratic processes in post-conflict countries, this research argues that the process of democracy in Iraqi state-building has been deeply fragmented. Thus, since the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, one of the main objectives of US policy has been to distribute democracy as a strong support of Iraqi state-building. 

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Published

2024-12-23

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How to Cite

Ahmed, Zubir R., and Handren Ahmad Eahya , trans. 2024. “The Relationship Between Democracy and State-Building in Iraq After 2003”. Twejer Journal 7 (3): 1594-1621. https://doi.org/10.31918/twejer.2473.57.

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