And Iraq Chooses
Will the ballots of democracy really hold up against the bullets of insurgency? <i >Outlook</i>'s primer on the January 30 elections in Iraq. <a > Updates</a>
The world holds its breath as Iraqis put their lives on the line for the first free vote their war-torn nation has ever known—even if in a relative way. But will the ballots of democracy really hold up against the bullets of insurgency? Here's Outlook's primer on the January 30 elections in Iraq.
What is this election all about?
Who is running for office?
That sounds complicated. Do Iraqis understand it?
How has the process unfolded so far?
Can a credible new government emerge?
Will the vote have an impact on the continuing violence?
Are Iraqis showing an appetite for democracy?
What can we expect in the months to come?
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