# State of Law

Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework Backs Nouri al‑Maliki to Lead Next Government

Iraq’s Coordination Framework has nominated former prime minister Nouri al‑Maliki to lead the next government, setting up a fast‑moving constitutional process that will require rapid coalition building. Maliki’s experience and polarising record make him a potent but contentious choice, with implications for domestic reform efforts and Baghdad’s regional alignments.