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The Reconstruction and Development Alliance is an electoral and parliamentary coalition in Iraq, founded by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on 20 May 2025. The alliance was formed to contest the parliamentary elections scheduled for 11 November 2025 and to support Al-Sudani's bid for a second term as Prime Minister. It consists of multiple political parties and independent members of parliament.[1][2][3]
Reconstruction and Development Alliance ائتلاف الإعمار والتنمية (Arabic) | |
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| Leader | Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani |
| Founder | Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani |
| Founded | 20 May 2025 |
| Ideology | Iraqi nationalism Economic liberalism Pragmatism Non-alignment Reformism |
| Political position | Centre |
| Slogan | Iraq First |
| Seats in the Council of Representatives of Iraq | 54 / 329
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The alliance includes Al-Sudani’s Furatayn Movement; the National Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi; and the National Contract Alliance, headed by Popular Mobilisation Forces chief Falih Al-Fayyadh. It also brings together the Karbala Creativity Alliance, under Karbala Governor Nassif al-Khattabi; the Sumer Land Gathering, led by Labour Minister Ahmed Al-Asadi; the Generations Gathering, led by MP Mohammed al-Sahyoud; and the National Solutions Alliance, led by Prime Minister’s adviser Mohammed Sahib Al-Daraji.[4]
Ideology
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History
editThe bloc’s formation took place amid widening divisions within the Coordination Framework (CF). In early 2025, several CF factions expressed unease over the prime minister’s growing local political base, particularly through alliances with governors Asaad Al Eidani of Basra, Nassif Al-Khattabi of Karbala, and Muhammad Al-Mayahi of Wasit. The alliance also attracted prominent figures from CF-affiliated parties, such as Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani and MP Alia Nassif, further heightening tensions with his former partners.[5]
As the coalition’s influence expanded, emphasising infrastructure projects and service delivery, opposition from within the CF hardened. The Iran-aligned militia Kata'ib Hezbollah and President Abdul Latif Rashid have both been reported as supporting measures to block Al-Sudani’s legislative reforms ahead of the elections.[6][7]
Political relations and rivalries
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Controversies
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References
edit- ^ Toomey, Bridget (26 May 2025). "Iraqi prime minister announces electoral alliance". FDD's Long War Journal. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "New parliamentary bloc boosts Iraqi PM's ambitions for new term ahead of poll". The Arab Weekly. 14 July 2025. Archived from the original on 17 July 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Mahmoud, Sinan. "Iraq PM Al Sudani to run in elections with new alliance". The National. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Iraq's Fatah Alliance denies blocking al-Sudani's second term bid". Shafaq News. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "In Iraq, speculation rises over Sudani bid for second term". Amwaj.media. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ Penn, Addison (13 August 2025). "Key Issues Shaping 2025 Iraq Parliamentary Elections". Geopolitical Monitor. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ Menmy, Dana Taib (8 August 2025). "As Iraq heads for elections, PM Sudani faces mounting pressure from Iran-backed militias and rivals". The New Arab. Iraq: The New Arab. Retrieved 15 August 2025.