February 20, 2004
An Effective Iraqi Constitution Cannot Be Imposed by Fiat
The writing of a constitution has played a prominent role in the drama of returning sovereignty to Iraq. Discussion has focused on who should write it and when, and on the principles it should embrace.
What hasn't been widely discussed is a more fundamental question: What is a constitution? Is it a declaration of high purpose and a vision to guide the country into the future? Is it a pragmatic document resulting from compromise agreements among the major political players? Or can it be
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