Elections

Maliki considers face-saving exit amid political impasse

Three weeks after President Trump publicly warned against proceeding with Nouri Al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister, the government formation…

Feb 16

Weekly roundup: Government formation negotiations remain stalled

Kurdish leaders meet in Erbil. Prime Minister relinquishes seat in parliament. Salahuddin Governor assumes seat in parliament. Iraq finalizes ISIS…

Feb 13

Weekly roundup: Parliament postpones presidential vote

Parliament postpones presidential vote again

Feb 6

Weekly roundup: Government formation takes a detour

Coordination Framework nominates Maliki. US President cautions against Maliki premiership. US Special Envoy to Iraq deletes social media accounts…

Jan 30

Coordination Framework seeks face-saving off-ramp following Trump's veto

Coordination Framework faces strategic dilemma following Trump’s warning against the selection of Nouri Al-Maliki.

Jan 29

Coordination Framework turns to majority vote in Maliki nomination

Qais Al-Khazali and Ammar Al-Hakim oppose Maliki's nomination.

Jan 27

Maliki-Sudani rapprochement seeks to recalibrate Coordination Framework

Coordination Framework expected to decide on Maliki's candidacy next week.

Jan 14

Weekly roundup: New leadership elected in parliament

Parliament elects new speaker

Jan 2

Weekly roundup: UN Secretary-General concludes mission for Iraq

UNAMI holds ceremony to mark the end of its mandate

Dec 19, 2025

Spotlight shifts to Sunni blocs as parliament nears choosing new speaker

The government formation process formally moved into its next phase on Tuesday after President Latif Rashid issued a decree calling on the newly elected…

Dec 16, 2025

Weekly roundup: Election results submitted to the Federal Supreme Court

IHEC submits election results to FSC. Revised official gazette published. Judicial Oversight Commission issues disciplinary notice. 2025 National Human…

Dec 12, 2025

Coordination Framework advances on PM choice while Sunni and Kurdish divisions persist

A runoff between rival candidates for the speakership and presidency looking likely.

Dec 3, 2025

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