1. Introduction 2. Methodology 3. Liberty and Democracy 4. Democratization 5. Religion and Politics 6. Political Islam and Democracy 7. Use of Religion for Political Purposes 8. Sectarianism 9. Lack of Democratic Tradition 10. Political and Administrative Errors 11. Exogenous Factors 12. Structural Factors 13. Conclusion Appendices Bibliography
Hamid Alkifaey is a writer, novelist and journalist. He has published hundreds of articles in English and Arabic over the years. He worked at BBC in London until 2003 when he returned to Iraq to join the Government. He held senior positions in international institutions. He specializes in democratization and writes and lectures on Middle Eastern issues.