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First, we should note the wording of the question. The US did not "restore" democracy in Iraq, since "restoration" requires that there was a previous state of democracy in Iraq. This is incorrect. There has never been democracy in Iraq at any point in history since Iraq was first settled over 5000 years ago. Iraq has consistently been ruled by absolute monarchies or in Caudillo-States or in one-party "republics" like Saddam's. The US created a new democracy in Iraq, changing the history of the country radically.
The US role in creating democracy in Iraq was primarily the Iraq War, which was the invasion and overthrow of Saddam's Republic or Iraq. Afterwards, the US brought together leaders from different regions and clans of Iraqi society to write a Constitution that they could all finally agree on as well as facilitating the negotiations. The US also assisted monetarily, by financing the new government, and militarily, by training the nascent Iraqi Army. (Saddam's army had been disbanded and its members forbidden from re-enlisting.)
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Type of war in Iraq?
Law enforcement issue: Restoring law, order and stability to Iraq. The US is NOT at war with the government of Iraq.
What was the goal of the us?
To win a democracy for Iraq and Iran
How is Iraq's government different than the US government?
Iraqs government is ostensibly a democracy. An imposed one. The US is also a democracy.
Did the US Win in Iraq?
Yes. Now it's just restoring law, order and stability to the region; a war on crime (terrorists).
What is the role of the US in the war in Iraq?
To restore law, order and stability to the country.
Why was the government non-democratic in Iraq during the struggle for democracy?
Iraq was never a democracy prior to the 2006 Constitution written with US assistance. It had always been some form of authoritarian regime, be it a kingdom, sultanate, or subject to military rule.
Who was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2012?
Nouri al-Malikiwas the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2012. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
Who is the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2013?
Nouri al-Malikiis the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2013. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
Who was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2010?
Nouri al-Maliki was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2010. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
Who was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2011?
Nouri al-Maliki was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2011. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
Who was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2008?
Nouri al-Maliki was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2008. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
Who was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2007?
Nouri al-Maliki was the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2007. He became the Prime Minister on 2006 May 20. Al-Maliki is a Shiite. His major challenges have been restoring stability to Iraq after the second US-Iraq war, and leading the country through reconstruction.
