Thread by @DrAbbasKadhim

Thread:

The best solution to #Iraq's problems is to support the Iraqi state to be fully sovereign & independent, and to prevent the influence of its neighbors, whether it is direct influence of by proxies. A weak Iraq cannot be helpful for the region or for the world. (1)

https://twitter.com/DrAbbasKadhim/status/1214407785955368961

A strong #Iraq means foremost:

1. strong and functional democratic institutions.
2. credible measures of the rule of law.
3. respect of human rights & international law.
4. elimination of corruption.
5. state control of the use of force.

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#pt. A strong #Iraq means foremost:

6. energy independence.
7. strong economic opportunities & employment rates.
8. good governance and high measures of transparency.
9. complete overhaul of the education system.
10: investment in #Iraq's human resources.

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#pt. A strong #Iraq means foremost:

11. national reconciliation based on addressing social grievances & credibly backed by impartial mediators with lessons learned from successful international models.
12. promotion of a national identity for all citizens of #Iraq. (4)

#pt. A strong #Iraq means foremost:

13. emphasis on citizenship-based equality per the 2005 Constitution, instead of group-based unconstitutional allotments of political power and opportunities. (5)

#pt. A strong #Iraq means foremost:
(14) passage of essential laws to solve the current political, economic, & social disputes, and to minimize any anticipated potential future disputes.
(15) amending the constitution to address its shortcomings of past 15 years. (6)

#pt. A strong #Iraq means foremost:

(16) investment in the infrastructure, particularly in healthcare, housing, water resources, transportation & agriculture sectors.
(17) complete legislation overhaul to update the legal system & eliminate antiquated bureaucratic practices. (7)

A strong #Iraq means foremost:

(18) well-structured security forces, healthy civil-military relations, and unified command.
(19) consensus on a binding definition of federalism to eliminate the chaotic Baghdad-regional/provincial relations. (8)

This list is not inclusive, and by all means there is no magic way to implement them in a short time. They need to be incorporated in a national vision that moves forward within the possible means & capabilities of the state. It is a patient, deliberate journey, not a jump. (9)