All Policy Analysis by Nawzad Shukri

Internal instability in Iran may cause significant religious, economic, and political repercussions across the border in Iraq.

Although framed as a government of solidarity between Shia, Sunni, and Kurdish factions, the Sudani government in Iraq gives Iran a significant arena in which to wield its influence.

As Iraq’s electoral coalitions campaign for parliament spots, old alliances and political players are likely to prevent the elections from leading to major changes in Iraq’s political sphere.