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. 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. 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. 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. Breaking News Sandstorms pose serious risk to human health by Isabelle CORTES | AFP | May 19, 2022 Jewish worshippers clash with police at pilgrimage site Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 19, 2022 Jordan king says 'delusional' half-brother to remain under house arrest Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 19, 2022 See more 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 See more
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan king says 'delusional' half-brother to remain under house arrest Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 19, 2022
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests