Can Education Reform in Iraq Build a Better Peace?

Abstract

Iraq may well be on a course to becoming the next Iran - an Islamic republic that tramples on individual liberties in the name of religion. Arguably, the propensity of the predominately Shia country is to develop a government more concerned with adherence to the Quran than to the preservation of civil liberties. Altering Iraq's current path is a long-term effort and one particularly important point of influence for the US is Iraq's education system; although not a singular solution, the curriculum of the education system will heavily influence the thought process of future generations of Iraqi leaders. Without continued US engagement, Iraq may turn out to be a problem instead of the middle-eastern ally we seek.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA506266

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People

  • Daniel E. Rauch

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical
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  • Civil Rights
  • East Germany
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Religion
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • War Colleges

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