Politics

Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

Mar 22, 2011

Luaibi announces Nov bid round, export and production forecasts

Iraq's Oil Minister is pressing ahead with an auction of exploration blocks as the country gears up for big oil output increases amidst soaring oil prices.

Mar 17, 2011

Maliki’s office stalling oil company visas

Oil companies say they've been waiting more than a month for visas, threatening critical projects, and the visa purgatory appears to be the prime minister's office.

Mar 1, 2011

Analysis: Protests alter political landscape

Maliki advocates day of reckoning for ministers, two governors resign, and the government cracks down on organizers and journalists.

Feb 21, 2011

Political worries realign budget

Iraq’s political leaders have passed a budget that prioritizes social spending and cuts operational and other expenses, after an escalation in pressure from protesters.

Feb 16, 2011

KRG financial blackout

The top auditor in the Iraqi government says he's not being allowed access to the KRG's oil and fuel receipts, in possible violation of UN resolutions on Iraq.

Feb 14, 2011

Electricity key to keeping power

As protests continue in Iraq, PM Maliki has backed a quick fix to summer power problems, in order to avert blackouts and revolt.

Feb 14, 2011

Regional upheaval fuels oil protests

Northern oil workers raised the specter of strikes, as old grievances find fresh expression in Iraqi protests inspired by Egypt and Tunisia.

Feb 14, 2011

Electricity, other ministers named in rancorous session

Parties battle over vice-president post, while Maliki names eight ministers, but keeps security portfolios for now.

Feb 10, 2011

Iraqiya nets Parliament oil committee leadership

Top posts in key committees are doled out as the new legislature begins to take shape.

Feb 9, 2011

Sadrist block pushes oil to the people

Iraq's most populist political party is proposing that 15 percent of oil revenues go directly to the country's poor, as domestic protests continue amidst a regional upheaval.