New legislation could reduce the influence of political party bosses, but reformers still see major hurdles to free and fair elections.
Politics
-
As hostilities with Iran resume, a shortened waiver period gives the outgoing Trump administration one last opportunity to wield economic leverage in Iraq.
-
A broad range of political, security, and business leaders say they expect no sea change in U.S. policy toward Iraq, while hoping for reduced tensions with Iran.
-
Finance Ministry issues orders to begin transferring overdue civil servant salaries after overnight approval of $10 billion borrowing law.
