Qasim began to foster relations with the Iraqi Communist Party , who attempted to mobilise support in favour of his policies .
Arif 's criticism of Qasim became gradually more pronounced leading the latter to take steps to counter his potential rival .
Qasim began to foster relations with the Iraqi Communist Party , who attempted to mobilise support in favour of Qasim 's policies .
Arif 's criticism of Qasim became gradually more pronounced leading the latter to take steps to counter his potential rival .