Barham Salih

ModernPoliticianIraq1960 — ?

Kurdish president of Iraq, reform advocate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1960

Country

Iraq

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score56.4

Barham Salih — Complete Timeline

2018 AD

Elected President of IraqPolitical Action◆ Major

Barham Salih was elected President of Iraq by parliament, succeeding Fuad Masum. As a Kurdish politician, his election continued the tradition of a Kurdish president in the post-2005 political system.

PresidencyKurdish Leadership

Impact: nationalconstructive

2019 AD

Proposed Reform AgendaReform

Salih proposed a reform agenda including anti-corruption measures, economic diversification, and improved governance. His proposals came amid widespread protests demanding political change and better public services.

ReformAnti-CorruptionProtests

Impact: nationalconstructive

2022 AD

Left Office after Single TermPolitical Action

Barham Salih left the presidency after his single term ended, following the 2022 presidential election. He was succeeded by Abdul Latif Rashid, another Kurdish politician.

End of TermPolitical Transition

Impact: national