Tag: elections
What implications will the US mid-term elections have on the Middle East?
Americans voted on 6 November in the mid-term elections which saw the continuation of a historical trend where the party in opposition gains control...
Election of Kurdistan Parliament
The 2005 Iraqi Constitution granted the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) a package of legislative and executive powers. Kurdistan Parliament enjoys legislative power to enact...
Voter Turnout
Despite some individual calls for boycotting the upcoming election on May 12, 2018, there are several institutional, political, and socio-economic factors that will motivate...
Electoral competition in Iraq: Addressing the pros and cons
Each electoral cycle, thousands of people in Iraq, including those with little chance of winning, announce their candidacy to run in the elections. 9043...
Addressing Performance of Provincial Councils Through Electoral Reform
The electoral system of provincial councils is based on proportional system, which enables many parties to win seats in proportion to their vote share,...
Reforming the Electoral System in Iraq: A Detailed Assessment
The electoral system in Iraq has become a controversial issue that has driven demonstrators to call for major reforms to the electoral commission and...
The British General Election 2017: Impacts on the Middle East
On the 18th April 2017, during a time of uncertainty in contemporary British history, the Prime Minister Theresa May announced that a snap election...
Polls and Policy – examining the US Presidential Election
On November 8th, US Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will hope more than a year on the campaign trail – full of...
