Elections

Weekly roundup: Security MoU sparks diplomatic tensions

Iranian Secretary of Supreme National Security Council visits Iraq. Syrian Energy Minister visits Baghdad. Foreign Ministry summons British Ambassador…

Aug 15

IHEC begins excluding candidates with Ba’athist pasts

Around 150 candidates have so far been barred due to prior ties to the Ba'ath Party.

Aug 14

Is IHEC’s disqualification of candidates politicized?

IHEC has disqualified 187 candidates to date from the upcoming elections.

Aug 12

Weekly roundup: Electoral developments amidst legislative mayhem

Sistani’s Representative delivers stern message on Gaza. Dispute breaks out in parliament. Foreign Ministry addresses list of ambassadorial nominees…

Aug 8

Weekly roundup: Iraq-Turkey pipeline deal set to expire

Prime Minister speaks with US Secretary of State. Baghdad disburses KRG salaries for May. Iraq-Turkey pipeline deal set to expire. Head of judiciary…

Jul 25

Sudani asserts competitive edge with new parliamentary bloc

The Construction and Development bloc includes significant defections from Maliki's State of Law coalition.

Jul 16

Iraq reaffirms November elections despite regional tensions and Sadr boycott

Political leadership says the vote will be held on time.

Jul 8

Weekly roundup: New Federal Supreme Court head appointed

New head of Federal Supreme Court appointed. Sadr and Abadi reaffirm electoral boycott. New Baghdad governor appointed. Speaker travels to Turkey…

Jul 4

Will a new Supreme Court head impact Iraq’s political dynamics?

The court may decide to undertake a review of previous rulings.

Jul 1

Weekly roundup: Iraq welcomes ceasefire in the region

Four presidencies meet. IHEC head meets with President. Iraq welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire. Foreign Minister attends OIC meeting. Head of Judiciary…

Jun 27

Weekly roundup: Iraq pushes for diplomatic solution to Iran-Israel conflict

Grand Ayatollah Sistani issues two statements on Iran-Israel conflict. Iraqi officials discuss regional developments. Iraq pushes for diplomatic…

Jun 20

Weekly roundup: US downsizes diplomatic footprint in Iraq

Iraq responds to Israeli strikes in Iran. US Embassy evacuates non-essential personnel. Iraqi delegation travels to Damascus. President attends Third UN…

Jun 13

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