Political & Constitutional Analyses Transformations of the Iraqi Political System and Institutional Reform Prospects: An Evaluative Study on Performance and Structural Challenges Managing Ethnic and Religious Diversity in the Article 140 Territories: A Strategic Vision for Coexistence and Institutional Stability The Balance of Power Crisis Between Federal and Regional Authorities: Constitutional Mechanisms and Resolution Prospects Reforming Electoral Institutions and Safeguarding Integrity: Mechanisms to Enhance Public Trust in the Democratic Process Political Trust and the Generational Gap’s Impact on Stability: Toward a New Social Contract