Day: December 12, 2025

A Vote Against All: How Spoiled Ballots Became a Political Voice in Iraqi Kurdistan

By Winthrop Rodgers When Iraqi voters went to the polls on November 11 to elect a new parliament, some voters made a pragmatic calculation to support a party that could offer them patronage or employment. Others turned to political ideology, ethno-sectarian identity, or tribal affiliation to guide their choice. Despite better-than-expected turnout, millions stayed at […]