Iraq’s Election Set to Cement the Status Quo
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Iraq's upcoming election is expected to maintain the current power dynamics, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani likely to secure a second term, despite low turnout and potential resistance from rival groups.
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Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Iraq heads to the polls on November 11 with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani seeking a second term under his Reconstruction and Development list. The vote is expected to confirm Iraq’s power map/status quo. Turnout is expected to be low, and outcomes will hinge on post-election coalition bargaining among Shia blocs and Kurdish and Sunni partners. Sudani remains the front-runner, helped by relative stability, salary payments, and oil revenues, but he faces quiet resistance from rival Coordination…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 7, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.