Iraq Prepares to Vote

Scattered
Observers suggest that none of the five leading political blocs will emerge with enough seats to form a government on their own. That means that the country will likely endure a period of time without a government as the politicians negotiate with each other. The longer the process, the easier it will be for the radical fringes to derail the process, and the greater the likelihood for violence to break out.

• Iraq's Messy Democracy