Politics of Anti-Normalization: Intra-Shia Rivalries and the Iraqi Parliament’s Efforts to Criminalize Ties with Israel

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Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center

Politics of Anti-Normalization: Intra-Shia Rivalries and the Iraqi Parliament’s Efforts to Criminalize Ties with Israel

Also, Iran-allied factions criticized the foreign policy of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who enjoyed al-Sadr’s support, especially in opening Iraq up to the Arab world and improving relations with Jordan, Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

By Harith Hasan

Published on Jun 7, 2022

Emirates Policy Center

About the Author

Harith Hasan

Associate researcher at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.

Harith Hasan is an associate researcher at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.

Recent Work

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The Risks of Deepening Sectarianism in Iraq
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