Iraq’s Political Power Play Threatens Stability Amid Rising Militia Autonomy

In a move that underscores the fragile state of Iraq’s government, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stepped aside to make way for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki amidst intense post-election maneuvering. Despite al-Sudani’s coalition securing the largest bloc in parliament, political heavyweights within the Iran-backed Coordination Framework coalition opted to leave the choice between the two rivals up to them — an unsettling sign of internal fragmentation rather than unified leadership.Can Iraq Truly Assert Its National Sovereignty When Militias Hold the Guns?The real story lies beyond parliamentary seat counts. Iraq faces a looming crisis over control of its...