Introduction: A Question Iraq Cannot Ignore
Let’s ask the question many are afraid to ask out loud:
What happens if Nouri al-Maliki actually gets voted in as Prime Minister again?
I do not want to paint a picture of gloom and doom. In fact, I strongly believe this will NOT happen. Iraq already lived through Maliki’s first eight disastrous years, and the memory of that period is still fresh — politically, economically, and socially.
But understanding what is at stake explains why there is so much resistance to his return.
Maliki’s First Eight Years: A Reminder Iraq Doesn’t Need
Maliki’s previous tenure was marked by:
Sectarian division
Centralization of power
Institutional corruption
Breakdown of trust with Kurds and Sunnis
International isolation
Those years left Iraq weaker, fractured, and economically stalled.
And now, just as Iraq stands on the edge of international reintegration and reform, the last thing it needs is to relive that chapter.
International Isolation: The Fastest Way Backward
One key article spells it out clearly:
“Adherence to Maliki and American Rejection… Warning of Sanctions and Economic Repercussions Amid International Isolation.”
International isolation is exactly what Iraq does NOT need right now.
At this moment, Iraq is:
Completing banking reforms
Modernizing financial systems
Preparing for deeper integration into the global economy
A Maliki return would reverse momentum instantly.
Isolation doesn’t just hurt diplomacy —
👉 it freezes progress.
Economic Pressure Points: Trump’s Cards on the Table
Another explosive report titled:
“Among Them the Collapse of the Dinar… Three Economic Cards in Trump’s Hand to Undermine Maliki’s Rule.”
According to Al-Sharq Economic:
The US has multiple economic levers
These could be used immediately if Maliki assumes power
One of those levers includes pressure on the Iraqi dinar
Let’s be honest:
💥 Does anyone seriously believe the US would approve or tolerate an RV under a Maliki premiership?
The answer is obvious.
The Dinar Question: RV or Regression?
The RV is not just about numbers — it is about:
Confidence
Stability
International trust
Governance
A Maliki-led government would:
Trigger uncertainty
Invite sanctions
Raise compliance concerns
Delay or deny any meaningful currency revaluation
An RV requires credibility.
Maliki brings the opposite.
America’s “Guardianship” Over Iraq’s Economy
Another critical article explains a reality many overlook:
“Learn About the Reasons for America’s ‘Guardianship’ Over Iraq… and the Consequences If This Protection Is Lifted.”
Key facts:
Iraqi oil revenues still flow through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
This system began as protection but evolved into financial oversight
The US effectively controls dollar inflows to Iraq
This is not theoretical power — it is real leverage.
What Happens If the Dollar Flow Is Cut?
President Trump has openly threatened to cut “aid” to Iraq.
Let’s clarify what that really means:
Not charity
Not grants
👉 DOLLAR SUPPLY
If the US restricts Iraq’s dollar access:
The budget collapses
Imports stall
Inflation spikes
The dinar weakens
That is not a risk — that is a certainty.
Why This Matters Right Now
Iraq is at a crossroads:
Move forward into the international system
Or retreat into isolation and instability
A Maliki return would:
❌ Freeze reforms
❌ Scare investors
❌ Trigger external pressure
❌ Delay RV progress indefinitely
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What would happen if Maliki becomes prime minister again?
A return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister would likely trigger international isolation, economic pressure, potential sanctions, and a delay or collapse of any Iraqi dinar revaluation plans.
Q&A: People Also Ask
Q: Would the US accept Maliki as prime minister?
A: All evidence suggests strong American opposition and potential economic retaliation.
Q: Could the Iraqi dinar collapse under Maliki?
A: Reports indicate the dinar would be vulnerable to severe pressure under sanctions or dollar restrictions.
Q: Is America still controlling Iraq’s oil money?
A: Yes. Oil revenues continue to pass through US-controlled financial systems.
Q: Does Maliki’s return affect the RV?
A: Yes. A Maliki premiership would likely block or delay any RV.
Final Thoughts: Why This Probably Won’t Happen
Despite the noise, propaganda, and desperation:
Maliki lacks Kurdish support
He lacks Sunni support
He lacks international backing
Most importantly:
👉 He lacks credibility
Iraq has already paid the price once.
It won’t pay it again.
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What will happen if Maliki should get voted in as the prime minister?
I don’t want to paint a picture of gloom and doom because I do not believe this will happen as Maliki will not get in again as prime minister. His first eight years were disastrous, as we all know. Please go read the following articles and this will help you understand what Iraq is in for should/if Maliki regain power:
- “ADHERENCE” TO MALIKI AND AMERICAN REJECTION… WARNING OF SANCTIONS AND ECONOMIC REPERCUSSIONS AMID INTERNATIONAL ISOLATION”
International isolation again is the last thing Iraq needs just when they were on the verge of completing the necessary reforms to move to the international arena.
- “AMONG THEM THE COLLAPSE OF THE DINAR… REPORT: THREE ECONOMIC CARDS IN TRUMP’S HAND TO “UNDERMINE” MALIKI’S RULE”
A press report published by the Al-Sharq Economic website on Thursday, January 29, 2026, identified what it described as “economic pressure points” that US President Donald Trump could use to “undermine” Nouri al-Maliki’s rule, should he assume the premiership”. Does this sound like the US would approve the RV anytime soon if Maliki gets back in the premiership?
- “LEARN ABOUT THE REASONS FOR AMERICA’S “GUARDIANSHIP” OVER IRAQ… AND THE CONSEQUENCES THAT AWAIT US IF THIS PROTECTION IS LIFTED.”
Despite more than 23 years having passed since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, Iraqi oil revenues remain channeled through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This arrangement is viewed within Iraq as a complex mix of legal “protection” and financial “guardianship” that grants Washington significant influence over economic decision-making in Baghdad. Although most of the legal foundations that originally established this mechanism have expired, the United States effectively still controls the flow of dollars that fund the Iraqi budget through a combination of executive orders, protectionist measures, and strict oversight of dollar flows into and out of Iraq. With Trump’s threats to cut “aid” to Iraq—which is practically understood as a threat to cut off its dollar supply— read the article to examine the implications.