Iraqi Views of the Constitution, Referendum, and Elections

With a constitution drafted, a referendum coming up on October 15, and elections to follow by December 15, Iraq is struggling in the midst of a brutal insurgency to establish a viable democracy.

• Can the Sunnis be brought on board?
• Do southern governorates intend to form one or more regions under the new constitution?
• Are there compromises available between critics of the current draft and its supporters?
• Will completion of the transitional phase have an impact on the insurgency?
• What if the constitution is rejected at the referendum?
• What will the next elections bring?

Speakers

• Laith Kubba, Spokesman of the prime minister of Iraq
• Daniel Serwer, U.S. Institute of Peace

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