Politics

Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.

PUK President Bafel Talabni (left) meets with KDP President Massoud Barzani (right) on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: KDP presidency office)

Oct 15, 2009

Galbraith denies wrongdoing alleged in KRG oil deal flap

Former U.S. Ambassador and prominent proponent of decentralized Iraq says political opinions shaped before KRG oil involvement.

Oct 14, 2009

Ministry claims oil policy vindication

Iraq Oil Ministry saying its hardline policies in the first bidding round was effective with oil majors now agreeing to its terms on two more major fields.

Oct 1, 2009

Maliki launches coalition

Bid to stay in power includes Shahristani on stage, along with Abu Risha.

Aug 19, 2009

Black Basrawis claim discrimination

Descendents of slaves say they want more political rights.

Aug 19, 2009

Op-Ed: Why Kurdish Media Must Reform

The recent election in Iraqi Kurdistan ushered in a new era for the region’s media, posing fresh challenges for news organisations, the government and the parliament.

Aug 19, 2009

Northern opposition

Kurdish opposition points to potential rapprochement with Baghdad.

Aug 12, 2009

Displaced take over government buildings

As U.S troops entered Iraq in 2003, displaced families everywhere occupied abandoned government buildings and converted them into shelters.

Aug 9, 2009

Revenge attacks scar Anbar peace

Legal justice doesn't suffice for some family members of victims of al-Qaida's worst murders.

Aug 9, 2009

Technical assessment of the INOC Law

A technical look into the young draft law to reestablish Iraq's national oil company.

Aug 3, 2009

Saleh as next KRG PM

Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh is slated to become Iraqi Kurdistan’s next prime minister.