Islamic Dawa Party

The Islamic Dawa Party is an Iraqi Shia political party. While the provided articles don't explicitly detail the party's history or ideology, they highlight its current relevance through the political activities of one of its prominent members, Nouri al-Maliki. Al-Maliki, a former Prime Minister, has been nominated by the Shia Coordination Framework, a major Shia alliance holding a parliamentary majority, as their candidate for the premiership. This nomination is newsworthy because it signals a potential return to power for al-Maliki, despite past criticisms regarding his role in fueling sectarianism and failing to prevent the expansion of ISIL. The Shia alliance's support for al-Maliki is also occurring amidst reported threats from the United States, under President Trump, to withdraw support from Iraq if he is selected, adding a layer of international significance to the internal political dynamics.