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Alwali, Safa Abbas

doi:10.63677/jqlap.2025.159563.1323

. "The Prospects of Political Party Development: Between the Issue of Sectarian Affiliations and the National Interest Requirements in Iraq - An Analytical Study " Until 2025.

https://doi.org/10.63677/jqlap.2025.159563.1323

Volume 16, Issue: 2 part 1 - Serial Number 2
Summer 2025

Pages 1261-1276

AL-Qadisiya Journal For Law and Political Sciences

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Safa Abbas alwali

جامعة واسط

Abstract

This study explores the future development and advancement of Iraqi political parties beyond 2025, highlighting the intersection between sectarian affiliation and national interests. It examines how party structures influence the political landscape and the potential for fundamental reforms to strengthen national identity and overcome sectarian divisions. The research focuses on legislative reforms and international and regional shifts that contribute to establishing comprehensive and nationally inclusive political parties by 2025. Additionally, it addresses the role of electoral laws, effective governance, and societal awareness in reshaping strong party systems. Furthermore, the study discusses the obstacles and challenges that may hinder party reform efforts amid global and domestic transformations
After 2003, the party experience in Iraq became closely linked to sectarian and ethnic affiliations, which significantly impacted the performance of successive governments. Parties relied on a quota system to distribute positions and powers, weakening rather than strengthening national identity. This sectarian system led to party competition based on narrow sectarian gains, preventing the achievement of national political balance and negatively impacting the building of a truly democratic system.

Keywords

Iraqi political parties

sectarian affiliation

national reconciliation

legislative reform

governance