Security and Defense

Foreign troops presence

Do you support the continued presence of Coalition forces in Iraq?

Victory: Yes, conditional on a clear mandate
Conquest: Strongly reject
State of Law: Position unclear
Sa’iroon: Strongly reject

Do you think that the Turkish troops presence in northern Iraq is justified?

Victory: No
Conquest: No
State of Law: No
Sa’iroon: No

Do you favor greater Iranian support to Iraqi forces?

Victory: No
Conquest: Strongly yes
State of Law: Yes
Sa’iroon: No

Future of Hashd al-Shaabi

Do you think the Hashd al-Shaabi should be disbanded, incorporated into existing security apparatus, or maintained as a separate institution?

Victory: Separate institution with centralized control by the Commander-in-Chief
Conquest: Separate institution with greater autonomy
State of Law: Separate institution with centralized control
Sa’iroon: Position unclear. Sadrists support empowering Sarayah al-Salam but seek to undermine strength of other factions withing PMU

Security management in provinces

Who should be primarily responsible for managing security at the provincial level: Iraqi Army, Federal Police, or local police?

Victory: Federal and local police
Conquest: Greater role for PMF in security management
State of Law: Position unclear
Sa’iroon: Position unclear

Future of Sahwas

Do you think Sahwa members should continue to receive salaries?

Victory: Yes
Conquest: Incorporated within PMF
State of Law: Position unclear
Sa’iroon: Yes

Military interventions

Do you think Iraqi forces should engage in military operations beyond Iraq’s borders?

Victory: Limited air campaign in border regions
Conquest: Yes, including limited ground forces
State of Law: Position unclear
Sa’iroon: Position unclear