How to use this issue: use the maps, facts, and leader profiles in this issue to better understand the news.1 The maps that begin on p. 12 will help you locate countries in the news, such as Iraq. In the detail to the right, you can see Iraq's major rivers and cities. Much of the violence plaguing the country is occuring in its capital, Baghdad. Look at the countries bordering Iraq. What role are they playing in the current conflict? Iraq can be found on three maps in this issue: the continent of Asia (pp. 18-19), the region of the Middle East (p. 20), and the Economic Map of the World (pp. 22-23). Middle East Iraq Nuri al-Maliki (ahl-MAHL-ee-kee), 56, became Prime Minister in May 2006. Maliki's governing gov·ern v. gov·erned, gov·ern·ing, gov·erns v.tr. 1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in. 2. experience is limited, but his forceful force·ful adj. Characterized by or full of force; effective: was persuaded by the forceful speaker to register to vote; enacted forceful measures to reduce drug abuse. speaking style reassures many people. Maliki's top priority is making Iraq safe. But the country is now edging toward civil war. 2 Read the profile of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. He is featured in "Who's Who Who’s Who biographical dictionary of notable living people. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 922] See : Fame Among World Leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. " (pp. 8-11). Maliki leads the first freely elected permanent government since the fall of Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein (born April 28, 1937, Tikrit, Iraq—died Dec. 30, 2006, Baghdad) President of Iraq (1979–2003). He joined the Ba'th Party in 1957. Following participation in a failed attempt to assassinate Iraqi Pres. . The U.S. played a major role in establishing that government. The Bush administration believes that Iraq's success as a democracy is critical to winning the war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism . For his government to survive, Maliki must work against great odds to reduce insurgent INSURGENT. One who is concerned in an insurrection. He differs from a rebel in this, that rebel is always understood in a bad sense, or one who unjustly opposes the constituted authorities; insurgent may be one who justly opposes the tyranny of constituted authorities. violence and bring his divided country together. 3 "The World in Focus" begins on p. 24. Its tables contain key facts on the world's 194 independent nations. Read the entry for Iraq on p. 31. What insights do the numbers provide about the lives of Iraqis? For instance, what does the literacy rate for women tell you? Compare Iraq to other countries to get a broader view of each nation's strengths and weaknesses.
AREA (SQ MI) POLITICAL SYSTEM &
COUNTRY POPULATION HEAD GOVERNMENT
Iraq 169,236 Transitional; Prime
29,600,000 Minister Nuri al-Maliki
DATE OF LITERACY PER
ORIGIN RATE (%) CAPITA GDP
% OF POP. LIFE
COUNTRY UNDER 15 EXPECTANCY HDI
Iraq 1932 56/24 $3,400
42 57/60 NA
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