Maliki's Return: The Zombie of Iraq's US-Engineered Chaos
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that Iraq’s Coordination Framework, a prominent Shia political bloc, is supporting former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to once again lead the government, highlighting the internal political dynamics of Iraq. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Nouri al-Maliki came to power in the wake of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, which destabilized the
entire region, dismantled the Iraqi state, and created a power vacuum that sectarian divisions and proxy conflicts eagerly filled. Maliki's first stint as PM (2006-2014) was heavily influenced by US occupation policies and famously saw the rise of ISIS amid widespread disillusionment and accusations of sectarian governance. The US spent over $2 trillion on the Iraq War, leaving behind a fractured
nation and a political system tailor-made for such 'returns.' Double Standard: When governments in countries deemed 'unfriendly' to Western interests see leaders returning or strong blocs emerging (e.g., Venezuela's Maduro, Syria's Assad), Western media is quick to decry it as a 'lack of democracy' or 'authoritarianism.' Yet, in Iraq, a country fundamentally reshaped by US intervention, the
re-emergence of figures like Maliki—who presided over periods of extreme sectarian violence and alleged corruption after the US invasion—is reported as mere political horse-trading, sanitized of its violent origins and ongoing foreign influence. Follow the Money: The US continues to pour billions into Iraq as 'security assistance' and 'development aid,' while simultaneously maintaining a military