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)

Jun 6, 2009

Shelling out Iraq’s gas

Controversial pact between Iraq and Shell moving along, with Parliament requesting involvement.

Jun 1, 2009

Kurds from Syria eye KRG

Syria's persecuted Kurdish minority see Iraq's Kurdistan region as safe haven.

Jun 1, 2009

Maliki makes waves with gov’t change

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's call for majority rule provokes strong reactions.

Jun 1, 2009

Load ’em up: fields in Iraqi Kurdistan begin

While oil flows, questions over compensation and disputes between KRG and Baghdad remain.

May 28, 2009

Iraq oil: between the centre and the region

MEES: sorting the real issues between Baghdad and Erbil.

May 25, 2009

Ethnic politics in Ninawa

Arab domination rejected by Kurds in Makhmour.

May 25, 2009

Tall order for new assembly speaker

He inherits fractious parliament, whose divisions have been exacerbated by his appointment.

May 19, 2009

Shahristani in Parliament

Oil Minister summoned by Parliament as differences intensify in Iraq.

May 14, 2009

Iraq oil showdown

Kurdish oil chief calls on Iraq Minister of Oil to resign, says he has no authority.

May 8, 2009

KRG sets July general elections

Iraqi Kurdish leader says July 25 will be poll day for regional parliament.