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Iraq’s Post-Election Power Play: the Battle for Baghdad and Al-Sudani’s Second Term Bid

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Summary: the most significant political fight in Iraq following the November 2025 election is within the Shiite Coordination Framework, where former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his allies are actively trying to block Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani from securing a second term. This internal power struggle is complicated by the shifting geopolitical landscape, as Turkey and Gulf states increase their influence while the traditional dominance of Iran and the direct involvement of the U.S. appear to be diminishing.

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1 thought on “Iraq’s Post-Election Power Play: the Battle for Baghdad and Al-Sudani’s Second Term Bid”

  1. Abdalkareem Suleiman Al-Arjan

    As the tug-of-war within the Shia house intensifies between Al-Maliki and Al-Sudani, the real wildcard remains the Sunni coalition. Will they treat this rivalry as a spectator sport, watching safely from the sidelines, or are we seeing the early signs of a ‘kingmaker’ strategy designed to tip the scales? With the path to the next government looking unusually uncharted, the Sunnis might find the opportunity too ripe to ignore.

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