Iraq’s Maliki Refuses to Stand Down After Successor Named
Iraq’s president asks Haider al-Abadi to form a new government but Nouri al-Maliki refuses to stand down.
Nouri al-Maliki
Iraq’s Kurds, Accused of Backing Insurgents, Demand Maliki Resign
The leader of Iraq’s Kurds calls the premier “hysterical” for accusing them of harboring radical Islamists.
Iraq’s Maliki Boycotts Sunni Party, Lashes Out at Saudi Arabia
Rather than seeking rapprochement with Sunnis, Iraq’s Shia prime minister is relying heavier on his own sect.
Islamist Militants Take Mosul, Discrediting Iraq’s Government
Militants capture police stations and military checkpoints as Iraqi troops flee their positions.
Maliki Accuses Gulf States of Waging “War” Against Iraq
The Iraqi prime minister says Qatar and Saudi Arabia are inciting and encouraging terrorism in his country.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Tough Choices in Fallujah
Defeating the Islamists carries the risk of high casualties, but the government may not have a choice.
Iraq’s Maliki Deserves Some Tough Love from Obama
More fighter planes and intelligence sharing won’t end the violence in Iraq.
Maliki Can Learn Counterinsurgency Lessons from Americans
The Iraqi leader has to reach out to his opponents.
Rising Sunni Discontent Test for Iraq’s Shia Premier
After more than two hundred deaths, the government in Baghdad has to act.
Iraq’s Maliki Warns Assad’s Fall Could Destabilize Region
Regime change in Syria could threaten the Iraqi leader’s own political survival.
Iraq Rushes to Contain Violence After Shooting
Iraq tries to prevent escalation after Sunni protesters are killed by government forces.
Diplomatic Crisis Between Iraq, Turkey Deepening
Turkish relations with Iraq’s Kurds and Sunnis anger the Shī’ah government in Baghdad.
Iraq’s Maliki Brands Turkey “Hostile State”
Iraq’s premier says his Turkish counterpart seeks “hegemony” in the Middle East.
Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki Increasingly Authoritarian
Iraq’s prime minister may be using sectarianism to sideline his opponents.
Iraq in the Middle of Middle East’s Cold War
Polarization between America’s allies in the Middle East and Iran puts Iraq in a tough spot.