Abbas Al-Jubouri, head of the Al-Rafid Center for Strategic Studies, confirmed on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) that the new government headed by Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has great opportunities to achieve success, relying on the wide support it enjoys at both internal and external levels.

Al-Jubouri stated that the political understandings preceding the government formation represent a solid foundation for stability, reducing the likelihood of political deadlock that previous governments suffered from.

He explained that internal support, whether from political forces or the street, gives the government important momentum in its beginnings, but remains conditional on its ability to achieve tangible results in service and economic files within a reasonable timeframe.

He added that the government also enjoys regional and international acceptance, which may contribute to enhancing opportunities for economic cooperation and investment, and supporting Iraq's efforts to consolidate security stability and face challenges.

He pointed out that the government's success largely depends on its management of sensitive files, foremost among them combating corruption, improving services, stimulating the economy, in addition to achieving balance in external relations that preserves Iraq's sovereignty.

Al-Jubouri emphasized that this stage represents one of the most prominent opportunities available to an Iraqi government in recent years, but converting this support into real achievements on the ground will remain the biggest challenge.

These assessments came amid political atmospheres characterized by a degree of consensus among different forces, coinciding with Al-Zaidi's assignment to form the government, amid hopes for achieving a noticeable change in government performance.