Forming Iraq’s next coalition government
The complete results from Iraq’s election are not in yet. But the jockeying to form the next ruling coalition has already begun. The two front runners reached out today to other political parties to form alliances. The concern is that violence could increase as the political jockeying hits high gear. Anchor David Baron speaks with Roger Hardy, the BBC’s Middle East analyst.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!