Iraq’s Elections Promise More Politicking Than Change

Perceptions of Washington’s indifference can perpetuate a risky status quo.

Supporters of incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani wave national flags in front of a screen displaying his portrait as they celebrate following the announcement of preliminary election results in Baghdad on November 12. November 25, 2025, 10:08 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Iraq’s Nov. 11 elections, the sixth national parliamentary vote under the country’s current constitution, brought forward a mix of old and new parliamentarians. The election featured more than 7,000 candidates competing for 329 seats, complete with 31 alliances , 38 political parties, and 75 independent candidates. Now, the new parliament is due to be conv

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