Iraq's rule of law Introduction The underlying concept of the Rule of Law is not new to Iraq. Hammurabi's world famous Code of Law which dates back to 1772 BC is regarded as one of the world's first codified constitution with the remarkable feature of laws taking primacy over the authority of the ruler. Back to the present, Iraq ratified a new Constitution in 200
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Ayser al-Khaffaf Mother, Wife and Partner of an Iraqi Freedom Fighter (1933-2002). By Yasar Hasan Download PDF The following are glimpses from the life of Ayser Shake Suleiman al-Khaffaf. Ayser al-Khafaff was born in the summer 1933. She was well known for her good looks and was chosen a beauty queen whilst in middle school. She completed her pre-university schooling in Ir
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Mesopotamia (mostly the present-day Iraq) is rich with archeological sites. Over a million tablets were excavated so far. These were the Mesopotamian’s CDs. Cuneiform scripts are engraved on those tablets, conveying things about every aspect of the Mesopotamian culture. The book, in spite of its title, is neither a pure historical exposition nor a mathematical presentation. It
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Low oil prices haven't been great for countries that heavily rely on the commodity. Governments in oil-producing states need oil's price to stay above a certain price so that they can meet their spending commitments. In a note to clients, Deutsche Bank's strategist Michael Hsueh shared a chart that shows the fiscal break-even price per barrel for major OPEC and non-OPEC count
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Dubbed as "historic" and "a game-changer", the Iranian nuclear deal has prompted a wide range of reactions around the world, with increased speculation about what it could mean for the conflict-ridden Middle East. Perhaps nowhere is the speculation more rife than in Iran's western neighbour, Iraq, where Iranian influence has steadily grown since the US-led invasion in 2003, an
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