Akeel Abbas

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

Iraq Pulse | 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 Pulse | 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 Pulse | 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 Pulse | 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 Pulse | 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

Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round

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

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Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round