Dispute with Kurds Resolved

Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has said the dispute between the Iraqi government and Kurdish leaders has been resolved. This closes a rift, which threatened to see Kurds boycotting participation on the new government.

I believe it important to note that the Iraq government is acting in its own interests and quickly resolving potentially destabilizing problems. The Iraqi leaders are acting with a capability and confidence, which probably comes as a surprise to some who feel democracy is not possible in Iraq.