Zaidi must reckon with an oil-dependent economy, a fragmented political system, powerful armed factions, and the inescapable rivalry between Washington and Tehran.

Zaidi must reckon with an oil-dependent economy, a fragmented political system, powerful armed factions, and the inescapable rivalry between Washington and Tehran. Link Zaidi’s Militia Dilemma Iraq’s new prime minister faces a familiar challenge in confronting Iran-backed groups.