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The Euphrates Limestone Formation in north Iraq is encountered at depth in Jambur Field and eight cores were studied in this work. The formation is overlain by Dhiban Anhydrite Formation and underlain by the basinal Serikagni Formation. The formation was deposited in a shallow lagoonal environment. Three types of dolomites have been observed in the Euphrates Limestone Formation. The first type is class A which is very fine (4-10 microns) and associated with anhydrite and gypsum. Its origin is presumed to be of contemporaneous primary dolomite formed in a supratidal environment. The second type is class B (10-30 microns in grain size) formed as a replacement of pre-existing carbonate sediments. Reflux of hypersaline brines is presumed to have been the source of magnesium for this type of dolomite. The third type of dolomite is formed of larger crystals 50-100 microns. This type is formed of euhedral and inclusion-free rhombs filling pores and vugs, and sometimes disseminated between other types of dolomite. This dolomite probably formed by mixing of meteoric water with sea water. The dolomite in the Euphrates Limestone Formation is mainly stoichiometric and well-ordered in the southern part of the studied area. Eight types of dolomitization fabrics are observed in the formation. These types range between partial to complete dolomitization with complete obliteration of the original textures. The degree of dolomitization is very extensive in the southeast part of the studied area, and decreases in the northwest direction. Dolomitization also decreases with depth. Therefore three different areas are recognized during the present work, these areas are; the southeastern (A), the central (B), and the northwestern (C). Euphrates Limestone Formation dolomite has O18O values ranging between 0.23 to 3.37 %o, which is heavier than most normal marine waters today and very close to modern sabkha dolomites. These heavy values of oxygen isotopes indicates a hypersaline environment as a source for most of the dolomite in the formation Strontium contents in the dolomite are relatively high (500-700 ppm) compared with most ancient dolomites, and similar to the concentration in Holocene dolomite. Different types of diagenetic processes which were responsible for cementation, compaction, dissolution, precipitation of anhydrite, and dolomitization are recognized in the formation. Different types of cements have been identified in the formation, namely isopachous crusts, micritic envelopes, ferroan and non-ferroan calcite. Very high moldic porosity in the oolitic fossilifeous grainstone facies are detected. The overall porosity of the formation in the dolomitized part is high and very low in undolomitized parts.

The power to control Discourse is the power to maintain distinct discursive practices with particular ideological agendas prevailing others, including oppositional practices (Fairclough,1995a). Media discourse thus is a powerful tool in the creation and maintenance of the hegemony of a preferred Discourse. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) aspires to disclose discursive practices that involve unequal relations of power and aim to contribute to social change by creating more equal power relations (Jorgensen & Phillips, 2002). The present study, by using CDA, aims to understand the role of the media in the selling of the war on Iraq by looking at Time magazine articles prior to the war in contrast with President George W. Bush speeches during the same period. The major themes found were patriotism, the Discourse of fear, glorification of the army, polarization of us vs. them, the "if" Discourse and trivialization of war. The findings suggest that there is an influence from the presidential Discourse reflected in the Discourse presented by the magazine as well as some themes that are only present in the magazine and also serve to the same end of shaping the public support for the war.

The basic contention of this study is that democratization in post-2003 Iraq has faltered due to a multiplicity of reasons that include the role of religion in politics, lack of democratic tradition, weak sponsor commitment, the legacy of the dictatorial regime, exclusionary policies, stateness problem, interference by regional powers, rentier economy and sectarianism among others. Long years after toppling the Ba’athist dictatorial regime, the establishment of stable democratic institutions continues to elude Iraq. I argue that post-2003 Iraq could not completely eradicate the long historical tradition of despotic governance due to both deep-seated religious beliefs and tribal values, along with widening societal ethno-sectarian rifts which precluded the negotiation of firm and stable elite settlements and pacts across communal lines. After exploring the different definitions of democracy, I discuss the adverse effects of these endogenous impediments to democratization; arguing that they were compounded by a hostile regional environment and the rise of sectarian fundamentalism and armed groups and militias which have mushroomed later due to terrorist threats and outside support. I will examine how the fear by neighbouring countries of a region-wide domino effect of the Iraq democratisation process caused them to adopt interventionist policies towards post-2003 Iraq that helped to stunt the growth of democracy. The lack of resolve and commitment by the sponsor and initiator of the post-2003 democratic process, the United States, undermined the prospects of democratic consolidation. This is compounded by serious administrative mistakes such as the Deba’athification policy and disbanding the Iraqi army which caused a security vacuum that the US forces were not able to fill. This is in addition to the absence of strong competent leaders which the Iraqi society failed to produce. The contribution of this study is to identify clearly the main impediments to democratization in Iraq, providing the evidence for each of them. Identification of the problem is crucial for finding solutions which are not impossible if the right leaders, who are ready to make difficult decisions, emerge.

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