IRAQ
 
Iraqi Provincial Elections: Prelude To A New Balance Of Power
 
Iraq’s 20 April provincial elections are expected to provide an early indication as to whether Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will serve a third four-year term. Iraq’s opposition has been campaigning to unseat Mr Maliki before January 2014 parliamentary elections, but has so far failed. The provincial election is a test of strength for both camps. MEES learns from senior Iraqi opposition...