Summary -- A rise to dominance -- Political dynamics -- Consolidation of power -- The army and consolidation of power -- Extending the army's reach -- Attempts at opposition -- The benefits of brinkmanship -- Beyond power consolidation
Summary
During his second term, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki emerged as a dominant player in Iraq's political landscape. A weak legal framework and divisions among the prime minister's opponents helped facilitate his rise to power. But above all, control of the Iraqi security apparatus and army was key. The struggle to consolidate power has created a climate of continuous political crisis that can only be overcome by the efforts of all political groups to establish effective political leadership and strengthen Iraq's legal framework
Notes
"February 2013."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-21)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Carnegie, viewed March 11, 2013)
