Skip to main content

Deepen your knowledge of the Middle East

The Middle East in your inbox Insights in your inbox.

Deepen your knowledge of the Middle East
Al-Monitor The Pulse of the Middle East
  • Politics & Security
  • Culture
  • Technology
  • Economy & Business
NEWSLETTER HUB
  • Egypt
  • Gulf
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • North Africa
  • Palestine
  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Russia
  • USA
Menu

Akeel Abbas

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 Sadr
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.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi leaves Downing Street after a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Oct. 22, 2020 in London, England.

Breaking News

Sandstorms pose serious risk to human health

A commuter in Kuwait City waits to cross a street amid heavy sandstorms that have engulfed the Middle East
by Isabelle CORTES | AFP | May 19, 2022

Jewish worshippers clash with police at pilgrimage site

Ultra-Orthodox Jews trying to enter the grave site of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai scuffle with police in the northern Israeli village of Meron
Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 19, 2022

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

Prince Hamzah is seen delivering a speech in 2009
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

Giran Ozcan

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

Yarden Vatikay

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

Mirza Dinnayi
See more

Follow Al-Monitor

  • Politics & Security
  • Culture
  • Technology
  • Economy & Business

Main navigation

  • Egypt
  • Gulf
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • North Africa
  • Palestine
  • Syria
  • Turkey
  • Russia
  • USA

Terms of Use

  • Visitor Agreements
  • Privacy Policy
  • Submissions and Discussions Policy
  • Search our Archives

Contact Us

  • Support and Contact Info
  • Advertise

About Us

Al-Monitor.com is a trusted and award-winning independent source of Middle East news and analysis, founded in 2012.
  • Our History
  • Mission
  • Careers
  • Team

Newsletters

  • Subscribe

© 2021 Al-Monitor, LLC. All rights reserved.

Follow Al-Monitor