📰🇮🇶 The Washington Post: Iraq Under Al-Zaidi's Leadership Is On A Path Of Positive Change
An article published in The Washington Post on Thursday reviewed the key achievements of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi during his first 100 days in office.
Titled "What Has Iraq's Prime Minister Accomplished in His First 100 Days?", the article compares Iraq's new government with the traditional benchmark often used to evaluate new administrations during their first 100 days.
It notes that although Iraq's government formation took approximately 180 days following the 2025 elections, the new administration quickly began pursuing an ambitious reform agenda.
🌍 A New Direction For Iraq
The article argues that while 100 days may seem like a brief period for a country burdened by years of political crises, they have been sufficient to demonstrate that Iraq is beginning to move in a new direction.
According to the report, the country is transitioning from simply managing crises to beginning the long process of shaping its future.
🤝 A New Foreign Policy Approach
One of Prime Minister al-Zaidi's first major initiatives was his official visit to Washington at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
According to the article, Iraq did not seek security assistance alone. Instead, it presented a broader vision centered on:
- 🤝 Economic cooperation
- 💼 Foreign investment
- ⚡ Energy development
- 🏗️ Infrastructure projects
The report states that Iraq is seeking to redefine itself as a country offering investment opportunities rather than one that attracts international attention only during times of crisis.
⚖️ Combating Corruption
Domestically, the article highlights the government's decision to prioritize the fight against corruption and the recovery of public funds.
According to the report, the Integrity Commission intensified investigations into government contracts, followed by Operation Dawn, a nationwide anti-corruption campaign.
The article notes that between June 28 and August 9, at least 210 officials, members of parliament, employees, and businessmen were reportedly arrested.
Recent headlines cited include:
- 💵 Iraq seizes another $26 million in cash and 60 kilograms of gold.
- ⚡ Iraqi electricity official arrested with millions of dollars in cash.
The report argues that these actions suggest the anti-corruption campaign extends beyond political messaging and represents a serious effort to recover public assets.
It also notes that al-Zaidi ordered the creation of a special public account where recovered funds from corruption cases will be deposited for public benefit.
🛡️ The Challenge Of State-Controlled Weapons
According to the article, perhaps the greatest challenge facing the new government is restoring the state's exclusive authority over weapons.
The report notes that in a country where heavily armed factions possess sophisticated military capabilities, restricting weapons to the state cannot be achieved through administrative decisions alone.
Instead, it describes the effort as a long-term political and security challenge.
🇮🇶 Restoring State Authority
During its first 100 days, the al-Zaidi government declared that the Iraqi state alone should hold the authority to make national security decisions.
The Prime Minister stated that Iraqi security forces are fully capable of protecting the country and that there will be no need for armed factions or foreign forces after September 30.
He also reaffirmed the government's commitment to bringing all weapons under the authority of the state.
📈 Three National Priorities
The article concludes that three major national objectives now converge:
- 💼 Attracting foreign investment through greater security.
- ⚖️ Recovering stolen public funds through stronger institutions.
- 🏛️ Strengthening Iraqi sovereignty by ensuring that security decisions remain exclusively in the hands of the state.
🚀 A New Beginning
While acknowledging that 100 days is not enough time to transform a country completely, the article argues that Iraq's trajectory has clearly begun to change.
It describes the new administration as focusing not only on solving immediate problems but also on rebuilding state institutions and restoring public confidence.
According to the report, Iraq is strengthening relations with Washington through partnership rather than dependence, expanding opportunities for investment, intensifying anti-corruption efforts, and reaffirming that national security decisions belong solely to the Iraqi state.
The article concludes that although the government's mission is far from complete, its first 100 days represent the beginning of a new chapter in Iraq's efforts to strengthen sovereignty, protect public wealth, and build a more stable future.
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