Iraq’s federalism debate: Between constitutional reform and sectarian fragmentation

As Iraq continues to grapple with political instability, the concept of federalism is resurfacing as both a constitutional solution and a source of controversy.

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Federalism or secession for Iraq’s Shiites: Genuine political project or tactical rhetoric?

This kind of talk is unprecedented in Iraqi politics—at least in recent memory—given both its nature and the stature of those articulating it. Given its growing frequency, it can no longer be dismissed as mere personal opinion.

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion

Sudani shifts stance on de-Ba'athification as political divide deepens

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, who once pledged to dissolve the Accountability and Justice Commission, is now calling for stricter monitoring of the banned Ba'ath Party.

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Maliki calls for supporting judiciary amid controversy over laws' suspension

“Granting days off without returning to the state is unfortunate,” said Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, during a televised speech on Monday

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Iraqi top court’s decision to suspend General Amnesty law sparks outrage

The Amnesty law was among the main requests of the Sunni component upon the formation of the current government.

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Chaos and opportunity in Syria: The path forward for Iraq 

The evolving relationship between Iraq and Syria is at a critical juncture, marked by both opportunity and risk

Mohammed A. Salih

Opinion

Shiite ruling power accused of imposing pick for Sunni-allocated Iraqi speakership

Almost a year after Halbousi was ousted and the Iraqi parliament was left without a speaker, the ruling Shiite Coordination Framework has pushed for appointing a new speaker in an upcoming parliamentary session, strongly backing one of the candidates despite not being a unanimous pick among the Sunnis, for whom the position is allocated.

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Iraqi MP warns of Coordination Framework's influence in upcoming parliament speaker vote

Iraqi lawmaker Shalan al-Karim has raised concerns about the Shiite-led Coordination Framework's influence over the upcoming vote for the speaker of parliament, scheduled for October 22.

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