Sadr makes his move
The Washington Post has a big front page article about Sadr's recent political shift towards Iraqi nationalism. Although I would argue that this shift is not as absolute as the Post portrays it, it does represent a broad effort on his part to reach across the IED strewn aisle to establish himself as the alternative candidate to Maliki's tarnished government.
This has been going on for at least six months and was made most public when Sadr withdrew his ministers to remove his movement from any association with the current government and the Americans.
The interesting thing to me is the apparent traction Sadr's efforts are having, and the ripple effects flowing from it. Probably most notable were the recent SCIRI "reforms" enacted in an apparent effort to show distance with Iran, but also, as significantly, to react to the resonance of Sadr's new message and stance.
Sadr appears to be trying to set up a constituency for an alternative power structure to the current government. At this point, it's unclear whether this is designed to actively replace the Maliki government, or to simply "be available" as the alternative when Maliki falls. (I don't think Sadr wants power until after the US leaves, because dealing with the US would hobble his nationalist stance.)
(Regarding the absolutism of this shift. The level of control Sadr directly exercises over the Mahdi is never quite clear. Some elements of Mahdi (splinters?) are receiving direct support and orders from Iran. Also, what about the Mahdi clashes with Iraqi forces and SCIRI (SIIC) security forces in the south?)
Make no mistake, though, this broad turning of the Sadr ship really does represent a significant effort towards power.
This has been going on for at least six months and was made most public when Sadr withdrew his ministers to remove his movement from any association with the current government and the Americans.
The interesting thing to me is the apparent traction Sadr's efforts are having, and the ripple effects flowing from it. Probably most notable were the recent SCIRI "reforms" enacted in an apparent effort to show distance with Iran, but also, as significantly, to react to the resonance of Sadr's new message and stance.
Sadr appears to be trying to set up a constituency for an alternative power structure to the current government. At this point, it's unclear whether this is designed to actively replace the Maliki government, or to simply "be available" as the alternative when Maliki falls. (I don't think Sadr wants power until after the US leaves, because dealing with the US would hobble his nationalist stance.)
(Regarding the absolutism of this shift. The level of control Sadr directly exercises over the Mahdi is never quite clear. Some elements of Mahdi (splinters?) are receiving direct support and orders from Iran. Also, what about the Mahdi clashes with Iraqi forces and SCIRI (SIIC) security forces in the south?)
Make no mistake, though, this broad turning of the Sadr ship really does represent a significant effort towards power.
5 Comments:
1579meiiqng
abercrombie
coach outlet
chanel handbags
louis vuitton online shop
hollister
louis vuitton
michael kors watches
mont blanc pens
chanel outlet
coach factorty outlet
coach outlet
replica watches
insanity workout
retro jordans
gucci outlet
oakley sunglasses sale
jordan shoes
tory burch outlet online
red christian louboutin
lebron shoes
polo ralph lauren
toms outlet
toms promo code
michael kors bag
michael kors handbags
michael kors
red timberland boots
lebron james shoes
ed hardy clothing
gucci outlet
coach factory outlet
coach outlet online
michael kors outlet
louboutin femme
chanel bags
michael kors outlet
coach handags
kd shoes
longchamp outlet
jordan 3 retro
By Unknown, at 11:09 PM
15916meiqing
hermes belt
air max 95
burberry sale
adidas superstar
uggs on sale
hermes uk
ralph lauren polos shirts
air force 1
p90x workouts
fake oakley sunglasses
cheap uggs boots
pandora jewelry
ralph lauren
true religion jeans
adidas shoes
louis vuitton borse
nike roshe runs
cheap versace
air max 90
tods outlet
ed hardy outlet
gucci
ghd
ralph lauren uk
mizuno running shoes
louis vuitton
kate spade handbags
cheap uggs
toms wedges
christian louboutin outlet
By Unknown, at 2:46 AM
gucci outlet online
hollister outlet
louboutin pas cher
nike roshe run shoes
canada goose coats
ugg boots sale
ugg boots uk
hogan sito ufficiale
louis vuitton handbags
adidas nmd runner
20171.5chenjinyan
By chenmeinv0, at 3:42 AM
saints jerseys
ray ban sunglasses
michael kors handbags
buffalo bills jerseys
nike factory store
converse shoes
ralph lauren outlet
hugo boss outlet
denver broncos jerseys
dolce and gabbana outlet
By raybanoutlet001, at 7:57 PM
ugg outlet
ugg outlet
coach factory outlet
prada outlet
oakley sunglasses
christian louboutin shoes
christian louboutin sale
nike blazer
nike trainers
packers jerseys
By raybanoutlet001, at 1:17 AM
Post a Comment
<< Home