Introduction: The Political Deadlock Was Never What It Seemed
For months, the delay in electing Iraq’s new president was presented as a constitutional or procedural crisis. But in reality, this so-called “crisis” was nothing more than a political coverup — a strategic pause while Iraq’s political blocs worked through one critical issue: the Nori al-Maliki nomination problem.
Now, that long struggle appears to be reaching its conclusion.
Multiple indicators strongly suggest that Nori al-Maliki is close to officially announcing his withdrawal, clearing the path for Iraq’s stalled election process to resume. Once this final obstacle is removed, the political machinery can move forward rapidly — including the announcement and confirmation of a new president.
The Truth Behind the Delayed Presidential Election
Picking a President Was Never the Real Crisis
Contrary to mainstream narratives, selecting a new president was not the true issue. The delay was intentional.
The real objective was to prevent Maliki’s nomination from advancing, while political actors — particularly Kurdistan — repositioned themselves behind the scenes.
Once Maliki conceded his nomination, the excuse for delaying the process disappeared. This is why, almost immediately after these developments, we see renewed momentum toward announcing the president and resuming parliamentary sessions.
Why Maliki’s Withdrawal Changes Everything
The Key That Unlocks the Entire Process
Maliki’s withdrawal is not a minor political footnote. It is the single most important trigger that allows:
The presidential election to move forward
Parliamentary sessions to resume
Government formation to accelerate
Long-delayed political agreements to surface
In short, nothing moves forward without Maliki stepping aside — and now that moment appears imminent.
Kurdistan’s Strategic Move Explained
Why Kurdistan Was Waiting
My sincere belief — not opinion, but analysis based on political behavior — is that Kurdistan was waiting for this exact announcement before revealing their presidential nominee.
Kurdistan would not have publicly announced Fuad Hussein as their candidate unless they were already confident that Maliki was out of the equation.
This stalling tactic was deliberate.
The delay in electing the president was a calculated political maneuver designed to:
Pause the process
Reassess the power balance
Prevent Maliki’s advancement
Control the timing of the next political step
Once Maliki’s withdrawal became inevitable, Kurdistan moved decisively.
What Happens Next: Timeline Expectations
New Parliamentary Session Expected Soon
Expectations are now that a new parliamentary session to elect the president will be held early next week .
With Maliki stepping aside:
Political resistance dissolves
Legal and constitutional excuses disappear
Momentum returns almost instantly
This is why events may suddenly appear to move very fast after months of stagnation.
Featured Snippet: Key Takeaway
Maliki’s withdrawal is the real reason Iraq’s presidential election can now proceed, ending months of deliberate political stalling and unlocking the next phase of government formation.
Q&A: What Readers Are Asking
Q: Why was the presidential election delayed for so long?
A: The delay was strategic, not procedural. It was used to stall Maliki’s nomination while political blocs repositioned.
Q: Is Maliki officially out?
A: Indicators strongly suggest he is close to announcing his withdrawal, which is the final barrier to progress.
Q: Why did Kurdistan wait to announce Fuad Hussein?
A: Kurdistan would not risk announcing their nominee unless they were confident Maliki was no longer a threat.
Q: What happens after the president is elected?
A: Government formation accelerates, stalled agreements resurface, and political normalization resumes.
Why This Moment Matters More Than Headlines Suggest
This is not just another political reshuffle. This is the end of the long struggle that has defined Iraq’s recent instability.
When Maliki steps aside, it signals:
The collapse of a prolonged power play
A reset of political momentum
A return to constitutional progress
Those watching closely understand: this moment has been engineered for months.
Final Thoughts from Mnt Goat’s Perspective
Political theater often disguises real intent. The delay in Iraq’s election process was never about confusion — it was about control.
Now that Maliki is effectively out, the stage is finally clear.
And when the curtain lifts, events will unfold far more rapidly than most expect.
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Article: "THE END OF THE “LONG STRUGGLE”… MALIKI IS CLOSE TO ANNOUNCING HIS WITHDRAWAL..."
...Picking the new president was not the crisis it was a coverup while they sorted out this Nori al-Maliki nominee mess...Now that he has conceded his nomination...the new president is announced to us. Thus they can now move ahead with the election process again.
Article: “THE END OF THE “LONG STRUGGLE” … MALIKI IS CLOSE TO ANNOUNCING HIS WITHDRAWAL EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT A NEW SESSION TO ELECT THE “PRESIDENT” WILL BE HELD EARLY NEXT WEEK.”
My sincere belief, not opinion, is that this announcement is what Kurdistan was waiting for in order to announce their nominee for the presidency. Kurdistan would not have just announced their candidate Fuad Hussein, if they didn’t know that Maliki was out...this was the sole reason for the stalling in the election process in the first place as a delay in picking the president was just a reason to stall. In other words, a political maneuver by the Kurds to stall the process in order to take a step back and keep the next step from happening, which would have been Maliki’s nomination.