Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.

Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.

The Shia leader withdrew from the political process three years ago to position his bloc for a powerful return.

The political elite continues to use Saddam Hussein’s repressive tactics in dealing with dissent and opposition.
