An Iraqi Lesson for the Trembling Rulers

Iraqi Elections (V): Press Reactions from Iraq and Neighboring Countries
Dr. Nimrod Raphaeli/MEMRI Original Article

The courageous and often festive march of millions of Iraqis to the voting booths on January 31, in spite of threats and acts of violence and intimidation, has demonstrated the Iraqis' keen desire to turn the page on almost four decades of totalitarianism, wars, oppression and fear and to embrace freedom and democracy. The elections were a first step on what may be a long and arduous road to change – but they are nonetheless a significant first step.

Previous Articles by Dr. Nimrod Raphaeli about Iraqi Elections:
Iraqi Elections (IV): Platforms and Campaign Strategies Original Article
Iraqi Elections (III): The Islamist and Terrorist Threats Original Article
Iraqi Elections (II): The Launching of the Campaign Original Article
Iraqi Elections (I): The Imperatives of Elections on Schedule Original Article