The King and His Men
A Study of the Second Iraqi Kingdom
"Our righteous struggle has ended, but there is still much to be done." - Faisal Allawi, leader of the Iraqi monarchists.
The Second Iraqi Kingdom was founded today after the unconditional withdrawal of all occupying forces and the subsequent defeat of the Islamist militants, the last of whom were driven out of the country after a final offensive against them was conducted by soldiers of the Royal Iraqi Army. As a result of this righteous triumph, jubilant crowds gathered in the streets of every major city to bask in the glory of their victory over the evils of injustice and discord, while Iraqi refugees are beginning to make their way home. The flag of the former Republic was lowered for the last time as the flag of the Second Iraqi Kingdom rose again, being that it is the same flag as that used during the Hashemite era, or the days of the First Iraqi Kingdom.
Flag of the Second Iraqi Kingdom.
Guaranteed sea access through the annexation of Kuwait, a move that was done only after a majority of Kuwaitis favored the annexation via an official, unbiased referendum, the Second Iraqi Kingdom intends to bring a change to the politics of the Arab world by renouncing Pan-Arab ideology (rejecting the popular currents of Assadism, whatever the flavour of the month is in Bashria, etc) in favor of a new idea, called pan-Iraqism, a name that Allawi gave to the belief that Iraqi people and their concerns should be first and foremost, and that all Iraqis are equal before the law.
"Let us give no regard," said Allawi, "to those who would put Sunni concerns over Shii'te, or Kurdish concerns over those of the Turkmen. We are all Iraqis, and only together can we make our beloved country whole again."
But the main question that many ask about the Second Iraqi Kingdom is who shall be the first King? The mandate of the throne, it has been confirmed by Iraqi media, has fallen upon the shoulders of His Imperial Highness, Prince David, from the Dual Monarchy of Ganosia-Veceria (the country with whom the Second Iraqi Kingdom is affliated, due to the articles in the Iraqi-Ganosian Treaty), one of the sons of Her Imperial Majesty, Quinn, Empress of Ganosia and Queen of Veceria, etc, etc.
Although the move may be seen as controversial, the Iraqi royalists are confident that they have made the right decision.
It is reported that the Prince did not know that he would be chosen, but that he, after much consideration, accepted the offered throne after meeting with Iraqi emissaries in Olyan, who had been sent to seek out Ganosian support for their endeavours. The Prince is a young man in his twenties, said to be of upright character and good values, and is en route to Iraq to give himself a feel for his new kingdom. He has also said that he would convert to Islam, and take the regnal name of Daud I, King of Iraq, a move that would presumably bolster his image in the country, saying that he didn't want to make Iraqis feel like they would have a monarch who would ignore them.
"I intend to defend Iraq, and her people, to the end of my reign." the King vowed in an interview.
Daud is expected to be coronated in the next few days, perhaps a week or two, and will expected to be a constitutional monarch, in accordance with the National Covenant, a bill of intentions, if you will, describing the aims of the Second Kingdom's government:First: To uphold the unity of the Iraqi nation and to maintain its sovereign independence.
Second: To affirm the Islamic identity of Iraq while respecting all religions and beliefs and recognizing their inviolable rights.
Third: To implement a free and direct national referendum to decide the nature of government and the Head of State.
Fourth: To draft a permanent Constitution to be confirmed by the people of Iraq in a free public referendum.
Fifth: That the nature of the Monarchy will be hereditary and constitutional emanating from the will of the people and that the Monarch would be the symbol of the unity of the people and the pride and honor of the nation.
Sixth: The establishment of a pluralistic democratic state in which power is transferred via the ballot box and the establishment of healthy democratic institutions on the basis of the complete separation of power between the executive legislative and judicial branches.
Seventh: The affirmation of the sanctity of the judiciary and its independence from any group or person in the state.
Eighth: To completely uphold the principals of Basic Human Rights as laid down by universal standards.
Ninth: That the armed forces belong to the people and that their sacred mission is to protect the nation from external aggression and are prohibited from any political activity.
Tenth: To institute a free economy and encourage and develop the industrial agricultural and commercial sectors while maintaining a balance between the rights of ownership and the free market and the rights of the people to social justice equal opportunity and basic amenities.
Eleventh: To implement a comprehensive national reconciliation based on forgiveness and absolution far from a desire for vengeance and retribution with due consideration for the rule of law and justice.
Twelfth: To amend the legacy left by the dark era on the basis of just laws with foremost consideration for ethnic and secular issues, the nationality law, voluntary and forced emigration and on the foundation of equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens as stated in the permanent constitution.
The international community has been graciously invited to recognize the Kingdom of Iraq, in the hopes that the people of the country will be able to hold their heads up high amidst their fellow peoples all around the world.
"We are a proud people who want to achieve great things. We want to show the world that Iraqis, quite simply, mean business," said Allawi. "We can rebuild this country. We have the means to do so. Let us use those very same means and apply ourselves diligently and vigilently to our country's cause."
Those who are interested in recognizing the Kingdom's independence are encouraged to open up embassies, to establish ties of trade and exchange of culture, and to work with the people and government to quell any resurgency in the Islamist insurgency or the return of Bolriegan forces.
In the future, we shall give you more information as it comes to us. Until then, long live the Kingdom and long live King Daud!
