Nouri al-Maliki's third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.

Al-Maliki remains potent force despite longstanding claims he fuelled sectarianism and failed to stop ISIL expansion.

Nouri al-Maliki's third term as prime minister is likely to escalate sectarian politics in the country.

Concern over return of former Iraqi premier exacerbated after Trump threatens to stop helping country if he comes back