Samir Sumaidaie

Samir Sumaidaie is a former member of the Governing Council, minister of the Interior, permanent representative of Iraq to the United Nations and ambassador of Iraq in Washington.

Author Articles

Iraqi demonstrators gather at a gutted 18-storey building that has been occupied by protesters for two months, as demonstrations against the political system continues for the third consecutive month across Iraq on December 27, 2019. (AFP)
Solving Iraq’s federal dilemma
December 27, 2019
An Iraqi protester waves the natioanl flag in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square amid anti-government demonstrations, November 5. (AFP)
What it takes for Iraq to overcome impasse
November 09, 2019