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Geopolitics

Iraq's Crossroads: Construction Booms While Political Foundations Crumble

Iraq is experiencing surprising economic growth with visible construction across Baghdad, symbolized by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani using a crane as his election campaign emblem. This development occurs amidst deep skepticism about whether Iraq's political system can overcome sectarian divisions and militia influences to truly serve its people rather than elite interests.

Geopolitics

Iraq's Election: Another Battlefield in the Neo-Colonial Struggle

Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections on November 11th represent a critical juncture, with voters facing issues from sectarian divides to service delivery while navigating complex US-Iran influences. It is heartbreaking to see a nation with such ancient civilization continuously manipulated by foreign powers and internal divisions, preventing its people from achieving true sovereignty and prosperity.