A Return That Divides Iraq: Maliki Nominated for Prime Minister ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog ⁠ Iraq’s political scene has entered a decisive and highly sensitive phase. The Coordination Framework has officially announced the nomination of Nouri Kamel al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister, presenting him as the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc following an expanded leadership meeting. In its statement, the Framework said the decision was made by majority vote, citing al-Maliki’s political and administrative experience and his previous role in running the state. Al-Maliki, in turn, affirmed his commitment to the constitutional process and called on Parliament to move forward with electing the President of ...