Maliki’s return risks reviving Iraq’s cycle of polarization and instability, undermining fragile progress.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Maliki’s return risks reviving Iraq’s cycle of polarization and instability, undermining fragile progress.
Iraq’s path to stability hinges on contestability over continuity. As PM Sudani withdraws his 2026 bid, the focus shifts to whether the new government can resist “state capture.” True security lies in institutional integrity rather than the perceived efficiency of a long-serving leader.