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This document is a page from a larger production (Bates stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030279) containing a news clipping from the Asia Times titled 'Show goes on in Iraq's political circus.' The article, written by Sami Moubayed and dated May 28, 2011, discusses the political instability in Iraq, specifically focusing on Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's precarious position amidst the Arab Spring and his rivalry with Iyad Allawi. Although part of an 'Epstein-related' document dump, this specific page contains no direct mention of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
People (3)
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| Sami Moubayed | Author |
Author of the Asia Times article.
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| Nuri al-Maliki | Prime Minister of Iraq |
Described as being in 'hot water', facing accusations of mismanagement and corruption, and potentially facing governm...
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| Iyad Allawi | Former Prime Minister / Predecessor |
Political rival to Maliki, backed by Saudi Arabia, accusing Maliki daily.
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Organizations (3)
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| Asia Times |
Publication source of the article.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT', indicating this document is part of a congressional investigation.
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| Ministries of Defense and the Interior |
Iraqi government bodies with vacant top seats.
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Timeline (4 events)
March 2011
Large and angry demonstrations broke out (referenced as 'Two months ago').
Baghdad
Demonstrators
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Dateline of the article.
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Location of political scene and demonstrations.
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Primary subject country.
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Mentioned regarding Arab Spring upheaval.
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Mentioned regarding Arab Spring shockwaves.
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Mentioned regarding Arab Spring shockwaves.
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Mentioned regarding Arab Spring shockwaves.
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Mentioned regarding Arab Spring shockwaves.
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Backer of Iyad Allawi.
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Relationships (2)
Daily barrage of accusations against him by his predecessor Iyad Allawi... Iraq remains sharply divided between the prime minister and Allawi.
Allawi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia
Key Quotes (3)
"Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is in hot water, like many of his Arab counterparts"Source
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"Maliki hinted that he may resign and call new elections"Source
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"Maliki - seen as an extension of Iranian influence in the Arab and Muslim world."Source
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Article 4.
Asia Times
Show goes on in Iraq's political circus
Sami Moubayed
Asia Times
Show goes on in Iraq's political circus
Sami Moubayed
May 28, 2011 -- DAMASCUS - Iraq has been absent from the world's radar since upheaval rocked the Arab world in January, toppling the regimes in Tunisia and Egypt and sending shockwaves through Bahrain, Libya, Yemen and Syria.
A closer look at the political scene in Baghdad, however, shows that all is not well. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is in hot water, like many of his Arab counterparts - and his government might collapse soon, if not through street power, then perhaps through the shattering of the delicate balance in the upper echelons of Baghdad.
Last week Maliki hinted that he may resign and call new elections, just five months after forming his second cabinet. Two months ago, large and angry demonstrations broke out in Baghdad, inspired by the Arab Spring, chanting against corruption, poor government services, and the prime minister.
Among other things, he was accused of mismanagement of public office, abuse of power, authoritarianism and sectarianism. Maliki promised immediate action within the next 100 days. That deadline expires in July and there is nothing on the horizon to prove that the prime minister is willing, or capable, of living up to his promises.
There is also a daily barrage of accusations against him by his predecessor Iyad Allawi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia and other Arab heavyweights who are eager to topple Maliki - seen as an extension of Iranian influence in the Arab and Muslim world.
Iraq remains sharply divided between the prime minister and Allawi. The top seats in the ministries of defense and the interior are still vacant, and Maliki still denies Allawi the right to name the minister
A closer look at the political scene in Baghdad, however, shows that all is not well. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is in hot water, like many of his Arab counterparts - and his government might collapse soon, if not through street power, then perhaps through the shattering of the delicate balance in the upper echelons of Baghdad.
Last week Maliki hinted that he may resign and call new elections, just five months after forming his second cabinet. Two months ago, large and angry demonstrations broke out in Baghdad, inspired by the Arab Spring, chanting against corruption, poor government services, and the prime minister.
Among other things, he was accused of mismanagement of public office, abuse of power, authoritarianism and sectarianism. Maliki promised immediate action within the next 100 days. That deadline expires in July and there is nothing on the horizon to prove that the prime minister is willing, or capable, of living up to his promises.
There is also a daily barrage of accusations against him by his predecessor Iyad Allawi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia and other Arab heavyweights who are eager to topple Maliki - seen as an extension of Iranian influence in the Arab and Muslim world.
Iraq remains sharply divided between the prime minister and Allawi. The top seats in the ministries of defense and the interior are still vacant, and Maliki still denies Allawi the right to name the minister
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