In an exclusive interview conducted ahead of fateful parliamentary elections, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani outlines to Newsweek his efforts to transform his nation from a source of unrest to a regional hub of commerce, innovation and stability.

Sudani, who came to power in October 2022 amid political turmoil that unraveled his predecessor’s administration, has thus far overseen a period of relative calm for Iraq, a feat made all the more notable by the turbulence that has consumed the region around it.

The war that erupted in Gaza one year into Sudani’s term has led to conflict and upheaval across the Middle East, with Iraqi militias also joining the fight, facing direct strikes from the United States and threats from Israel. And yet Iraq has since managed to avoid th

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