Iraqi Voices

Author: 1001 Iraqi Thoughts

Iraqi Voices showcases authentic perspectives and insights about current developments in Iraq. Each week, we examine one major event in the country through expert analysis, cutting through the conjecture to help listeners better navigate Iraq's complex social, political and economic environment. Iraqi Voices is produced by 1001 Iraqi Thoughts.
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Generational Change and Elite Recalibration in Iraq
Episode 35
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

This episode explores the recent election of Salahuddin’s governor and what it signals about cross-sectarian coalition-building in Iraq’s evolving political landscape. The hosts analyze the growing generational divide between Iraq's old guard politicians and emerging younger leaders, examining how transactional relationships are recalibrating power structures. They also discuss Tom Barrack's recent visit to Iraq, the complexities foreign actors face navigating Iraq's political landscape, and the diplomatic controversy surrounding Iraq's submission of maritime boundary coordinates to the UN, which sparked reactions from Kuwait and neighboring Arab states.