Iraqi Kurdistan’s parliament reconvened for the first time in nearly two years on November 4th, with the KDP mustering just enough votes to reach quorum without the PUK.
In this week’s episode of Iraqi Voices, we break down what this means for the future of Kurdish consensus politics, the risks of a KDP-only government, and how term limits and internal Barzani dynamics are shaping the timeline.
We also discuss Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's recent trips around the region, with historic visits to Damascus and Manama, a reportedly underwhelming meeting with MBS in Riyadh, and whether these visits signal a genuine shift in Iraq's foreign policy or echo attempts by previous prime ministers, resulting in largely fruitless outreach to the Gulf.
