Iraq
A federation with a semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region and a sectarian power-sharing system established after 2003.
Federal parliamentary republicMiddle East and North Africa
How close are you to Iraq?
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What is the political profile of Iraq?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Traditional
85% toward Traditional
Leans strongly toward Religious
82% toward Religious
Leans strongly toward Security
72% toward Security
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Iraq, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Iraq?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Iraq best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches workMore countries in Middle East and North Africa
Iraq on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Iraq?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.