Anbar's present haunts Baghdad; budget cuts halt reconstruction

Anbar province, amid political tensions and financial constraints, emerges as a strategic focal point for reconstruction and investment in Iraq.

Resurgence of early elections debate: Coordination Framework concerned over allies

Talks of early elections signal dissatisfaction as Iraq's ongoing political unrest post-2019 protests underscores the need for significant reform to restore stability, while power struggles between Maliki and Sadr intensify.

Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh

The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation.

Why are Iraq’s Sunnis in disarray?

Experts weigh in on why Iraq’s Sunni community seems to have a paucity of leadership.

Baghdad backs Halbousi over Maliki in provincial council vote

Despite a Shia-majority population, the Iraqi capital backed the ousted Sunni former parliament speaker’s party over Shia rivals in Monday’s elections.

Halbousi’s rapid ascent and rifts within the ‘Sunni House’

A professor of political science takes a closer look at what led to Mohammed al-Halbousi’s removal from the highest position an Iraqi from the country’s Sunni Arab community can attain.

Iraq’s top court removes parliament speaker, sparks uproar

Political party statements on controversial decision trickle out amid concerns that existing tensions will be aggravated.

Iraq Supreme Court says dismissed powerful parliament speaker