Federalism between theory and practice in the new Iraqi constitution

Abstract

Abstract: Through the current study, we seek to explain the system of federalism in the new Iraqi constitution of 2005 through a theoretical study of the concept of the federal system existing in many countries, and in its practical aspect, we present the most prominent aspects related to this system in Iraq after 2005. The study reached a set of results. Most notably: Implementing federalism will enhance the concept of political, economic and administrative participation, which is considered sufficient to achieve political stability in Iraq. The most appropriate system to apply in Iraq is to establish a federal system according to administrative and geographical foundations, as is done in most of the successful federal experiments in the world.