Maliki Faces International "Veto" Threatening His Ambition to Return to Premiership

Indicators are mounting regarding widespread international opposition to Nouri al-Maliki assuming the presidency of the new Iraqi government. Reports mentioned that the US administration informed parties in the Coordination Framework that it will not cooperate with a government headed by Maliki, putting the ruling alliance in the dilemma of searching for an alternative that enjoys national consensus and does not provoke the international community.