President Donald Trump's public objection to the nomination of Nouri al Maliki has exposed a political crisis with significant implications for U.S. interests in Iraq and the Middle East. Instead of undermining Maliki, this confrontation has reportedly galvanized support for him within Shiite politics.
Impact Assessment
HIGH
High — notable development with meaningful geopolitical or humanitarian impact
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