Politics

Government formation stalemate deepens

Nouri al-Maliki's path to the premiership becomes increasingly unlikely as political power brokers struggle to contend with U.S. opposition and regional uncertainty.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (left) and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (right) meet on Feb. 11, 2026 in Baghdad. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

Oct 29, 2009

Minister questioning postponed

Election and massive violence take up Parliament’s agenda, delaying expected heated query of oil minister’s decisions.

Oct 21, 2009

Oil troubles won’t last forever

Top advisor to Maliki and former oil minister is confident disputes over governing the oil sector will be overcome after elections.

Oct 16, 2009

Oil Ministry expert: no KRG payments

Top adviser to Shahristani said the KRG on its own to find payments for oil contracts.

Oct 15, 2009

Shahristani faces Parliament query

Oil Minister summoned to Parliament for query Oct. 27.

Oct 15, 2009

Galbraith denies wrongdoing alleged in KRG oil deal flap

Former U.S. Ambassador and prominent proponent of decentralized Iraq says political opinions shaped before KRG oil involvement.

Oct 14, 2009

Ministry claims oil policy vindication

Iraq Oil Ministry saying its hardline policies in the first bidding round was effective with oil majors now agreeing to its terms on two more major fields.

Oct 1, 2009

Maliki launches coalition

Bid to stay in power includes Shahristani on stage, along with Abu Risha.

Aug 19, 2009

Black Basrawis claim discrimination

Descendents of slaves say they want more political rights.

Aug 19, 2009

Op-Ed: Why Kurdish Media Must Reform

The recent election in Iraqi Kurdistan ushered in a new era for the region’s media, posing fresh challenges for news organisations, the government and the parliament.

Aug 19, 2009

Northern opposition

Kurdish opposition points to potential rapprochement with Baghdad.