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Final Update on Iraq's Constitutional Process

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By Nathan J. Brown
Published on Aug 12, 2005

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As they enter the final weekend of constitutional negotiations, Iraq’s leaders still are deeply divided on many basic constitutional issues. Those involved in the drafting process have indicated that most of the draft is complete but the most significant issues have not been decided.  In this update I will provide an analysis of:

  • The remaining points of contention
  • The mechanisms for resolving these issues
  • The path forward if the drafters resolve the points of contention successfully; and 
  • The path forward if they fail.

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Nathan J. Brown
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Nathan J. Brown
Middle EastIraqPolitical ReformDemocracy

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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