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.

Apr. 04, 2024

Articles

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.

Apr. 03, 2024

Features

Diyala’s escalating conflict; tribal role in finding solution

Badr Organization and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq vie for control over Diyala through the governor's position.

Sam Mahmoud

Feb. 28, 2024

Opinion

Iraqi PM tasks Kirkuk parties to form alliance to govern province

Iraq's Prime Minister calls for the formation of an alliance among all parties with seats in Kirkuk's provincial council, with him chairing meetings until a local government is established.

Feb. 22, 2024

News

Iraqi president rejects election of Salahadin governor

Iraq's President rejects the appointment of Salahadin's governor, citing previous criminal charges, sparking controversy over the legality and political motives of the decision.

Feb. 18, 2024

Articles

Will Kirkuk’s Kurds pay price of their differences?

The status of Kirkuk remains unresolved amidst political tensions and lack of Kurdish unity, with recent elections failing to secure Kurdish representation and fears of further marginalization by external forces.

Abdulla Reshawi

Feb. 18, 2024

Opinion

Iraq’s provincial councils; the final picture

The Coordination Framework in Iraq experiences setbacks in governor elections despite some successes, leading to internal dissatisfaction and a reassessment of its strategy.

Ibrahim Saleh

Feb. 08, 2024

Opinion

What does Sadr conceal beneath his sacred cloak?

Popular Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has surprised those expecting him to act as a disruptive force in Iraq’s recent vote while fostering speculation on what his next moves may be.

Abdulla Reshawi

Dec. 27, 2023

Opinion

Iraq’s power map shifts closer to Iran after Dec. 18 vote

Iran-linked parties’ upper-hand in several Sunni areas will have major effects in the years to come while their Shia rival Muqtada al-Sadr’s boycott may conceal surprises, argues an Iraqi university professor.

Ali Bashar Aghwan

Dec. 26, 2023

Opinion