From Prague to Baghdad : lustration systems and their political effects
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Government and Opposition
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Volume
41
Issue
3
First Page
347
Last Page
372
Abstract
This article provides a preliminary evaluation of the de-Baathification policy that has been adopted by the occupying forces in Iraq. In order to do this evaluation, the article examines the logic behind major lustration laws approved in East European countries between 1990 and 2003 and assesses their political effects. It introduces the concept of 'lustration systems' and provides their classification into either 'exclusive', 'inclusive', 'reconciliatory' or 'mixed' systems. It recommends a 'reconciliatory' system for the new Iraqi administration as an alternative to the 'mixed' system previously pursued by the Coalition authorities in Iraq.
DOI
10.1111/j.1477-7053.2006.00183.x
Print ISSN
0017257X
E-ISSN
14777053
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2006 Government and Opposition Ltd
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Additional Information
The article was first presented at the East-West Talks, Hong Kong Baptist University, November 13, 2003.
Full-text Version
Publisher’s Version
Language
English
Recommended Citation
David, R. (2006). From Prague to Baghdad: Lustration systems and their political effects. Government and Opposition, 41(3), 347-372. doi: 10.1111/j.1477-7053.2006.00183.x