Agence France PresseMay 18, 2009. The general election is expected to be a key test of popular support for the Shiite-led government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
Zaineb Naji, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. February 12, 2009. Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonated with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK. February 5, 2009. Iraqi voters have rebuffed religious parties and cemented the power of the country's Prime Minister.
Gareth Porter, IPS News. July 11, 2008. New Iraqi resistance to U.S. demands reflects Iran's influence as well as Sadr's belief that he could succeed in driving U.S. forces out.
Gareth Porter, IPS News. June 13, 2008. American promises made to the Iraqi government on the question of military bases have been revealed as carefully-worded ruses.
