President of Iraq

The President of Iraq is Iraq's head of state and chief of government. Iraq became a republic after the overthrow of the monarchy in 1958.

Presidents of the Republic of Iraq

For most of the country's history, Iraq's presidents have been authoritarian dictators occupying an office without a clearly designed constitutional structure. Such presidents exercised all power single-handedly, operating only with the consultation of a small cabinet.

Related Topics:
Authoritarian - Dictators - Cabinet

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• Head of state as Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, but not technically president.