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Iraq
Iraq is an Arab country located in the Middle East. Its capital is Baghdad.
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What is the citizens' role in Iraq?
Theoretically, Iraqi citizens have the right to vote on their politicians, but much more of the Iraqi political process is controlled by political gangs and offset by the current war with Islamic State. Iraqi Kurdistan is de facto independent and the people there have much more relevance on political issues, but Iraqi Kurdistan is more-or-less under one-party control from the PUK.
Who did Iraq invade in 1990-1991?
In early August 1990 Iraq invaded and annexed its small neighbor Kuwait at the order of president Saddam Hussein. This invasion of Kuwait ultimately triggered the Gulf War.
What are the three major nationalities in Iraq?
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word nationality means "the fact or status of being a member of citizen of a particular nation."
The definition of the word ethinic is "of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc." The words ethnic groups and nationalities are usually used interchangably.
According to the CIA's World Fact Book, the nationality of the country of Iraq is Iraqis. The ethnic groups of Iraq are Arab (75%-80%), Kurdish (15%-20%) and Turkoman, Assyrian, or other (5%). The World Fact Book is a good source of information about any country in the world.
What was the outcome of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?
The United States eliminated Iraq's dictator but created resentment among many Muslims.
What describes a similarity between the US' 2003 actions in Iraq and the Arab Spring protests?
Answer this question… Both attempted to remove dictators from power.
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What is the War Against Islamic State?
Parties Involved In the current insurgencies you have five different parties all fighting for parcels of land in Syria and Iraq and the conflict bleeds over the border since there are Sunni Arabs and Kurds on both sides of the arbitrarily-drawn borders.
1. Government of Syria: (Only in Syria) Bashar al-Assad and the Government of Syria come from the Alawite minority which was historically discriminated against because their religion is a post-Islamic religion (even though Iran has "certified them" to be part of Twelver Shiite Islam). As a result, they do not want to cede power to the Sunni majority who will likely discriminate against them again as they had in the past. In contrast to most ethnic conflicts in the Middle East, many other Syrian minorities such as the Christians and Druze (another post-Islamic Religion) and the Shiite Muslims in Syria have thrown their weight behind Bashar al-Assad and the Alawites, preferring moderate Alawite discrimination to possible Islamic fundamentalism. They fear worse will come under Sunni-dominated rule, especially since while Assad was Secular, his opposition was Islamist and will likely rule harshly over non-Sunni religious groups.
Currently the Government of Syria controls most of western Syria.
2. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL): (In Syria and Iraq) ISIL is an extremist Sunni Islamist organization which used to have links to al-Qaeda before al-Qaeda condemned them for their barbarity. They are fighting to bring the Sunni majority into power, especially in Sunni majority regions of both Syria and Iraq, and impose a more fundamentalist view on politics. They consider themselves to be fighting the injustices and violence of the current Assad regime and the inequalities of the US-supported Government of Iraq. ISIL is primarily supported and armed by Saudi Arabia, but the US and UK have indirectly given ISIL millions of dollars and equipment since US and UK military vehicles and assets left to the Government of Iraq have fallen into ISIL hands (especially with the fall of Mosul).
ISIL controls significant amounts of land in Syria and Iraq and conquered much of its Iraqi territory in June 2014.
3. Government of Iraq: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is the leader of the Iraqi Government in Baghdad. His government is the only one of the three which has true recognition internationally and is seen as the legitimate leadership of Iraq. However, within Iraq, al-Maliki and his government are seen as Shiite sectarians who promote the interests of Shiite Arab Iraqis over those of Kurds and, especially, Sunni Arab Iraqis. The feeling of marginalization by Iraq's minorities is growing as al-Maliki has made the additional steps of inviting Iranian military assistance and allowing for the inclusion of Shiite militias as allies. The US is strongly considering assisting the Government of Iraq with airstrikes against ISIL. Kurds are nominally loyal to the Iraqi Government and have not militarily engaged with Iraqi national forces. The Iraqi Army is seen as unwilling to vigorously defend Iraq by both ISIL and the Kurds.
The Government of Iraq controls much of the center and southeast areas of Iraq.
4. Kurds and the Peshmerga (Kurds): The Kurds, a Sunni ethnic minority (as opposed to a religious minority), are primarily aligned with the Government of Iraq, but are overall more concerned with protecting their minority in northern Iraq and Syria. Iraqi Kurdistan is the name of their autonomous democratically-elected governing council and the Peshmerga is the name of the militias that fight on behalf of that authority. Peshmerga forces, unlike the Iraqi Army, are seen to be incredibly loyal and ISIL has avoided attacking positions held by the Peshmerga for this reason. Syrian Kurds have also organized as a de facto independent polity. While both groups of Kurds support the idea of Kurdish unity, there have been difficulties uniting all of the Kurds under one banner.
Iraqi Kurds control areas in northern Iraq and Syrian Kurds control areas in northern Syria.
5. Free Syrian Army: (Only in Syria) The Rebels of Syria split between those who were more Islamist in their outlook and joined with ISIL (above) and those who are more liberal in their outlook and are considered to be interested in democracy. The Free Syrian Army is composed of those more liberal rebels, but they are weaker in the overall struggle than both the Syrian Government and ISIL. They are fighting to bring the Sunni majority into power and consider themselves to be fighting the injustices and violence of the current Assad regime and the atrocities of his father, including the Hama Massacre of 1982 which may have claimed as many as 40,000 civilian lives. Considering that Sunnis are the majority of the country, they do not understand why the minority Alawites and their Druze, Christian, and Shiite allies should dictate policy.
The Free Syrian Army controls limited areas in Syria.
Foreign Supporters Already, numerous countries have pledged their armies or funds to support the various groups. Iran, and its paramilitary proxy Hezbollah, have backed both the Iraqi and Syrian Governments since they are Shiite-aligned. Saudi Arabia has thrown its weight behind ISIL since both advocate for Sunni Fundamentalism. Turkey and some Western countries have provided some minimal support to the Free Syrian Army.
The Dixie Chicks. They told an audience that they were ashamed to be his fellow Texans. They had a big point there; only it took most Americans another four years to recognize the fact, and in the meantime they were widely boycotted by conservative America.
The well-known female country group that received criticism for criticizing George Bush's decision to invade Iraq is the Dixie Chicks. In 2003, lead singer Natalie Maines made a statement expressing her disapproval of the war while performing in London, which led to a significant backlash from fans and the country music community. Their outspoken stance sparked debates about patriotism and free speech, significantly impacting their career and public image at the time.
What effect did the burning of Baghdad in 1258 have on the Islamic Empire.?
The burning of Baghdad effectively ended the Abbassid Empire and confirmed what most Muslims had already suspected for generations, which was that the idea of a unified Islamic World would remain an object of the past.
How are Baghdad and golden age linked with each other?
Baghdad was at its highest peak at different times, Golden age means "A city at its highest peak
What was the short war code name the US use to attack Iraq?
The short war code name used by the U.S. to attack Iraq was "Operation Desert Storm." This operation began on January 17, 1991, as part of the Gulf War, aimed at liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation following Iraq's invasion in August 1990. The military campaign involved a large coalition of forces and included extensive airstrikes followed by a ground assault.
Irak is what A city country or a state?
Iraq is a large country in the Middle East.
As it has been frequently in the news for the past 25 years, I assume you never let 'news' skew your view of the world.
What warfare was the US-Iraq wars of 1991 and 2003 characterized by?
The US-Iraq wars of 1991 and 2003 were characterized by high-tech, conventional warfare, marked by the extensive use of precision airstrikes and advanced weaponry. The 1991 Gulf War showcased a rapid coalition ground offensive following an extensive aerial bombardment, effectively dismantling Iraqi forces. In 2003, the invasion began with a "shock and awe" campaign aimed at quickly overwhelming Iraqi defenses, leading to the swift fall of Baghdad. Both conflicts highlighted the asymmetry between US military capabilities and the conventional forces of Iraq.
Saddam Hussein, the oppressive dictator in question, was captured in 2003 and subsequently executed by hanging on December 30, 2006.
Why did some people believe that the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the right decision?
They thought that Saddam Hussein was kidnapped by Al-Qaeda -apex c;
Why did the United states invade Iraq in 2003?
The Bush administration believed that Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction
