Despite statements by a prominent Iranian oil official, Tehran has not hardened its policy on border oil fields and negotiations with Iraq are continuing.
Unilateral development of oil and gas fields near or crossing international borders have been the cause of war in Iraq. Officials are signing deals with foreign firms anyway, while they continue talks with Iran and Kuwait.
Published
July 9, 2009,
5:02 pm in
Politics
New border crossing between Iraq and Iran doesn’t quell the black market where smuggling is the only job to be found.
Post-Saddam, Iraq’s war with Kuwait is far from over.
Published
June 1, 2009,
1:35 pm in
Politics
Syria’s persecuted Kurdish minority see Iraq’s Kurdistan region as safe haven.
Published
May 19, 2009,
7:29 pm in
Security
American support seen as crucial to helping Iraqi Kurds resolve rebel conflicts with Turkey and Iran.
Published
May 13, 2009,
8:00 am in
Business
Local people struggling to revive their ancient lifestyle.
Published
April 30, 2009,
8:18 pm in
Politics
Fadhila Party, once rulers of Basra, repeat year-old request of Parliament inquiry into status of oil smuggling and allegations.
Published
April 24, 2009,
3:42 pm in
Business
Iraqi workers cross border to Istanbul for meetings coinciding with International Women’s Day; focus on healthcare and workers’ rights and the gender gap in the work place.
Plus:
* Shahristani says low oil price warrants cut
* Exxon Mobil leaning on Iraq investment
* Women in Iraq
* Iran-Iraq border dispute remains
* Iraq’s Agent Orange
New physical barriers keeping would-be saboteurs from attacking Iraq’s northern pipeline have led to increased oil exports. It’s a major reason Elizabeth Burg, a U.S. Army civilian who volunteered for duty in Iraq, was recently named one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ top five proteges.
Burg’s duties include inspect…