The role of the political elite in aggravating civil peace in Iraq after 2003

Abstract

Due to their power and capacity within the political system of the political elites have taken up a privileged position among the other various elites. Yet the first-ever threat to civil peace and coexistence in any society comes from the political system and the prevailing elites. In the post-2003 situation, the major changes in the Iraqi political system have come from the situation in which the one-party system was ended in favor of adopting a democratic system that is based on elections and a multi-party style that is reflected in the new political landscape of the country. Furthermore, the political elites are considered to be the main pillar of the Iraqi political system who have promoted the most important changes that strongly influenced the course of social and political, economic and social life in the country.