The Democratic Game A Cycle of Corruption, Sectarianism, and Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism in the Name of Democracy, Corruption as the System, Not the Exception. By Saadula Aqrawi Yes, since 2003, Iraq has presented itself as a
Post-Election Period
By Payraw Anwar Iraq has completed its sixth round of general elections, a crucial moment in the country’s fragile democratic journey. Voters headed to the
Hashd al – Shaabi Authoritarian Hegemony and US Demands
By Tahseen Wsu Abdullah In June 2014 (the second term of Nuri al-Maliki), a fatwa issued by Iraq’s Supreme Shiite Marja, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, established
Opportunities and challenges facing the Kurds for the post-2025 elections
By Hewa Abdulkhaleq Ahmed After the November 2025 Iraqi parliamentary elections, the political process in Iraq enters a new political phase. For the Kurdistan Region,
PM Barzani lays foundation for Erbil sewage treatment plant
Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, laid the foundation stone for the Erbil Sewage Treatment Plant project, a landmark initiative aimed at
Erbil Corniche project aims to transform city and boost tourism
The Erbil Corniche project is set to transform the capital, combining urban beautification, environmental revitalization, and economic development. The initiative aims to bring nature back
Kurdistan region launches major agricultural and livestock project
As the Kurdistan Region continues to advance its energy, roads, industry, and tourism sectors, efforts to strengthen agriculture and livestock are gaining momentum. The regional
Baghdad’s electoral paradox: navigating regional rivalries after parliamentary vote
High turnout masks familiar challenges as Prime Minister Sudani’s electoral victory faces uncertain path to second term. Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary elections have produced a
President Barzani calls for end to deep state influence in Iraq
The issue of a “deep state” operating within Iraq’s federal government has long hindered effective governance, and Kurdistan Democrtic Party President, Masoud Barzani, addressed the