Will any company risk insurgents and the Arab vs. Kurd dispute to invest in four small but prospective fields? No.
Published
December 2, 2009,
3:48 pm in
Politics
Iraqi Arab-Kurd expert Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group explains how the oil is as relevant now as it has ever been.
Highlights of the low points in the multi-generational fight over Kirkuk between Iraqi Arabs and Kurds, from genocide to legislative deadlock.
Winds complicate oil exports from south, where basic speedbumps can quickly turn into roadblocks for the fragile but crucial infrastructure.
Published
October 20, 2009,
6:11 pm in
Companies
Four oil fields from Iraq’s first licensing round in June are at various stages nearing a final agreement as companies rush to take Iraq’s terms.
Published
August 26, 2009,
3:20 am in
Economics
Crude exports hit highs and capitalize on steadily increasing prices to eclipse June earnings, as Iraq explains to investors what the second bidding round will offer.
Published
July 15, 2009,
3:55 pm in
Security
The head of one KRG security agency discusses human rights critics and explores the role of the agency in the future of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Published
May 28, 2009,
2:05 pm in
Oil
Who gets the money as Iraqi Kurdistan starts crude exports?
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
April 30, 2009,
8:18 pm in
Politics
Violence reaches twelve-month high, politics breaking down, president will need to relook at the war he’s attempting to shed.