This paper describes the Coalition Provisional Authority's attempts to stabilize and reform Iraq's economy along market … lines. It argues that while security concerns remain serious, Iraq's economy has not been crippled by violence. However …, sustained economic growth will depend on whether Iraq's future leaders pursue the pro-market approaches the Coalition has …

How can an escalation of tensions between the major ethno-religious groups be avoided in a democratizing Iraq? The … treat all citizens equally. The second section looks at the political history of Iraq, which is characterized by increasing …