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This paper discusses the past, present and future of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI), one of the most powerful Shiite parties of the country. It outlines the SCIRI's history, details its evolution since coming into a powerful position after the 2003 US-led invasion and identifies possible future scenarios. In particular, the paper sheds light on the rivalry with the Shiite movement of Muqtada al-Sadr and relations with Iran and the US. It argues that if transformed into a responsible, non-sectarian political party, the SCIRI could make a significant contribution to Iraq's rebuilding.