Akeel Abbas

Akeel Abbas is an Iraqi academic and journalist. He holds a Ph.D. in cultural studies from Purdue University.

Iraq | Feb 1, 2022

Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government

The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government.

An Iraqi child walks past a poster of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Sadr City in Baghdad on Oct. 17, 2021.

Iraq | Dec 31, 2021

Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq’s political conflict

Iraq's Federal Court has certified the recent election results, setting in motion the constitutional deadlines.

Employees of the Independent High Electoral Commission conduct a partial manual recount of votes for the Oct. 10 parliamentary elections, Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 23, 2021.

Iraq | Dec 21, 2021

Iraqi Sunni parties compete for parliament speaker

Two large Sunni coalitions, the Taqaddom alliance led by Muhammad al-Halbusi and the Azm alliance led by Khamis al-Khanjar, are competing for the position of parliament speaker.

The secretary-general of the Arab Project, National Axis Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar (2nd-R), arrives at the presidential palace in Baghdad on Feb. 27, 2019.

Iraq | Oct 19, 2021

Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard

The victory of the coalition led by populist cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr, and the rise of independent Shiite politicians, could foreshadow a new chapter in Iraqi politics.

Iraq | Aug 27, 2021

Baghdad Conference showcases Iraq's new role as mediator in region

Iraq is hosting a regional conference, bringing Iraqi neighboring countries together to support Iraq ahead of early elections.

Akeel Abbas

Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government

Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq’s political conflict

Iraqi Sunni parties compete for parliament speaker

Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard

Baghdad Conference showcases Iraq's new role as mediator in region

Podcasts

Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests

Strategic adviser Yarden Vatikay: Israel now smarter at reacting to PR crises

Sinjar now a strategic dispute for Iraq involving regional parties, says Mirza Dinnayi

Akeel Abbas

Sadr committed to forming Iraq's first majority government

Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq’s political conflict

Iraqi Sunni parties compete for parliament speaker

Iraqi election shakes up Shiite political old guard

Baghdad Conference showcases Iraq's new role as mediator in region

Breaking News

Sandstorms pose serious risk to human health

Jewish worshippers clash with police at pilgrimage site

Jordan king says 'delusional' half-brother to remain under house arrest

Podcasts

Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests

Strategic adviser Yarden Vatikay: Israel now smarter at reacting to PR crises

Sinjar now a strategic dispute for Iraq involving regional parties, says Mirza Dinnayi