Alaa Al-Khatib

Alaa Al-Khatib is a political analyst and the head of 'Al-Mustaqbal' newspaper. He has been vocal about the intersection of politics and the military in Iraq, particularly emphasizing how political affiliations and pressures influence the decisions within security institutions. Recently, he commented on the high voter turnout during the special voting process, suggesting that it reflects the political control over military institutions, and he expressed concerns about the implications for the integrity of the electoral process in Iraq.