Iraq’s Administrative and Financial Corruption: A Perspective

Abstract

Since the U.S. occupation of Iraq in 2003, ongoing political turmoil and conflicts have left Iraq in a spiral of fragile governments with weak rule of law and deep-rooted, regionally complex political interests that are difficult to handle. This situation increased the suffering which is associated with sectarianism. The risks of corruption and poor services are also prevalent. The state’s dominant position is suffering from a ruptured economy, an underdeveloped private sector, and excessive dependence on oil, with the dominance of the power of militias established for high levels of instability in the state. This paper focuses on the dangers of corruption to future generations and Iraq’s future as a state. It is evident in this study that there is a weakness in governance and the rule of parallel conduct of the militia whom their (pro-Iran) political leaders support. This has a tremendous negative impact on the economy and the ability to fight corruption. All efforts fail to place control over financial resources coupled with the weak moral commitment by the Iraqi authorities, and this problem will continue until transparent elections for a free and honest government are achieved.