The Maliki leaks: the Shadow Culture of Politics in Iraq
Five recording tapes on a one-hour conversation between the former head of the Iraqi government, Nouri al-Maliki and his inner circle were recently leaked, leading to controversy in the country. Even if Nouri al-Maliki denies their authenticity, according to Sardar Aziz, these tapes depict the Iraqi elites’ state of mind, psyche and offer a glimpse into their closed-off world.