The Impact of Using Artificial Intelligence in Political Crisis Management in Iraq

Abstract

This research seeks to address the problematic inability of traditional crisis management mechanisms in Iraqi political institutions to keep pace with the rapid transformations in the digital and social environments. The study aims to explore the opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as "Predictive Modeling" and "Sentiment Analysis," to transition political decision-making from a state of delayed response to a state of strategic proactivity.

Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach and a foresight methodology, the study reached several key findings. Most notably, political crisis management in Iraq is undergoing an inevitable transitional phase; traditional tools are no longer capable of containing "hybrid" crises, where physical factors intersect with virtual ones. Furthermore, the employment of Artificial Intelligence is not merely a technical addition but rather a redefinition of the concept of National Security in the digital age. The transition toward smart crisis management in Iraq is not just a technical choice; it is a political will decision that requires a shift from a "component-based mindset" (Muhaṣaṣa) to a "data-driven mindset" to ensure sustainable stability that meets the challenges of the twenty-first century.