THERE IS NO IRAQ:

Sunnis enraged as Iraq prepares to divide itself into regions (Oliver Poole, 07/09/2006, Daily Telegraph)

The future of Iraq as a sovereign nation was thrown into jeopardy yesterday after a new law was introduced to parliament that would enable the break up of the country into semi-autonomous regions.

If passed, a self-ruling Shia state is likely to emerge in the south, based on the autonomous region Kurds have already established in the north.

It would not only be able to levy its own taxes and govern itself but, Shia politicians say, would have its own armed guards posted along its borders.

The Sunni at least have some short term prospect of wielding power in the central state.

Posted by Orrin Judd at September 6, 2006 9:40 PM