Iraqi Elections of November 11, 2025: Political Continuity and Internal Challenges Amid Rising International Pressures
Results and Context On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Iraq held its sixth democratic parliamentary elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The Shiite list Coalition for Reconstruction and Development (Al-Ima’ar wal Tanmiya), led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, came first in eight provinces, including Baghdad and Najaf, consolidating its base within Shiite Iraq. This […]
The Economic Situation in Iraq and Its Implications for the 2025 Parliamentary Elections
Introduction Iraq is undergoing a highly complex political and economic phase as the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025 approach. While the elections represent a pivotal juncture in reshaping the political landscape, the deteriorating economic conditions cast a heavy shadow on voters’ choices and the positions of political forces. Studying the relationship between the economy […]
The Socio-Economic and Political Question of Palestine
[Lyna Ouandjeli] Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule. I am truly honored to speak with you. I have been looking for someone to discuss Palestine with, particularly its economic and social aspects, and I came across your profile online. I have a few questions, but I’ll make sure […]
The Popular Mobilization Forces and the 2025 Elections: Hybridity, Legitimacy, and Internal and External Pressures
As the legislative elections approach, debates on the future of the Iraqi state resurface around the role of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF / Hashd al-Shaabi) and their ability to redraw the boundary between state and non-state power in post-2014 Iraq. Understanding their nature is essential to grasp the pressures weighing on their existence and […]
The Paradox of Ending Militias in the Middle East
In the Middle East, militias are a complex and long-standing issue. Depending on a variety of factors, militias may rise and collapse. However, it is difficult to see the Middle East without militias. Why?