Nouri al-Maliki is an Iraqi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 2006 to 2014. He is a member of the Islamic Dawa Party and played a significant role in the country's political landscape following the 2003 invasion by the United States. His tenure was marked by efforts to stabilize Iraq amid ongoing sectarian violence and political challenges. Al-Maliki's government faced criticism for its handling of security and governance, particularly during the rise of the Islamic State in 2014. After stepping down, he continued to be an influential figure in Iraqi politics, serving as the Vice President and maintaining a leadership role within his party.