The Struggle for Iraq's Future: How Corruption, Incompetence and Sectarianism Have Undermined Democracy

Zaid Al-Ali

ISBN 10: 0300187262 / ISBN 13: 9780300187267

Editore: Yale University Press, United States, 2014

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An unbarred account of life in post-occupation Iraq and an assessment of the nations prospects for the future Many Westerners have offered interpretations of Iraqs nation-building progress in the wake of the 2003 war and the eventual withdrawal of American troops from the country, but little has been written by Iraqis themselves. This forthright book fills in the gap. Zaid Al-Ali, an Iraqi lawyer with direct ties to the people of his homeland, to government circles, and to the international community, provides a uniquely insightful and up-to-date view of Iraqs people, their government, and the extent of their nations worsening problems.The true picture is discouraging: murderous bombings, ever-increasing sectarianism, and pervasive government corruption have combined to prevent progress on such crucial issues as security, healthcare, and power availability. Al-Ali contends that the ill-planned U.S. intervention destroyed the Iraqi state, creating a black hole which corrupt and incompetent members of the elite have made their own. And yet, despite all efforts to divide them, Iraqis retain a strong sense of national identity, Al-Ali maintains. He reevaluates Iraqs relationship with itself, discusses the inspiration provided by the events of the Arab Spring, and redefines Iraqs most important struggle to regain its viability as a nation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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• Titolo: The Struggle for Iraq's Future: How Corruption, Incompetence and Sectarianism Have Undermined Democracy
• Editore: Yale University Press, United States
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0300187262
• ISBN 13: 9780300187267
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good
• Peso: 635 grammi

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Many Westerners have offered interpretations of Iraq’s nation-building progress in the wake of the 2003 war and the eventual withdrawal of American troops from the country, but little has been written by Iraqis themselves. This forthright book fills in the gap. Zaid Al-Ali, an Iraqi lawyer with direct ties to the people of his homeland, to government circles, and to the international community, provides a uniquely insightful and up-to-date view of Iraq’s people, their government, and the extent of their nation’s worsening problems.

The true picture is discouraging: murderous bombings, ever-increasing sectarianism, and pervasive government corruption have combined to prevent progress on such crucial issues as security, healthcare, and power availability. Al-Ali contends that the ill-planned U.S. intervention destroyed the Iraqi state, creating a black hole which corrupt and incompetent members of the elite have made their own. And yet, despite all efforts to divide them, Iraqis retain a strong sense of national identity, Al-Ali maintains. He reevaluates Iraq’s relationship with itself, discusses the inspiration provided by the events of the Arab Spring, and redefines Iraq’s most important struggle to regain its viability as a nation.

Informazioni sull'autore

Zaid Al-Ali is a lawyer specializing in comparative constitutional law and international commercial arbitration. He was a legal adviser to the United Nations in Iraq from 2005 to 2010. He often serves as a commentator on Iraqi and Arab issues for BBC, Al-Jazeera, Channel 4, and the New York Times among others. He lives in Cairo, Egypt.