On why pro-Iran factions in #Iraq succumbed to Kadhimi’s nomination. It might seem that they succeeded in eliminating Zurfi, but in real terms they were cornered to make a choice between options considered bad or worst for them. https://twitter.com/mikeknightsiraq/status/1248223616904433664

So while it may seem that #Iran came out victorious from the series of PM nominations, I would say it is rather a superficial victory to save face. Real political victory is no longer attainable for Iran as long as Iraq's Shia remain divided. https://twitter.com/RZimmt/status/1248176088649478144

Great THREAD on how Kadihimi sustains post-2003 consociational political order contrary to #Zurfi, a PM that had too much individual agency to keep all factions happy. It always comes down to question of balance vs. efficiency in the ME. https://twitter.com/YKuoti/status/1248548560972460032