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Baghdad threatens to choke off KRG funding

Political tensions skyrocket after recently announced gas deals, resulting in legal challenges and threats to Kurdistan's budget.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center right) and KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (standing, center left) oversee a ceremony in Baghdad on April 4, 2023, to sign a temporary deal for restarting northern oil exports. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
Jul 15, 2009

Biden, US Policy in Iraq and the Concept of Muhasasa

On 27 February this year, President Barack Obama held one of the best speeches on Iraq delivered by a US senior official for a long time. Obama congratulated the Iraqis for having resisted the forces of partition, and while he noted the need for political reconciliation, he pretty much refrained from imposing his own interpretation […]

Jul 9, 2009

KRG presidential candidates

Four challengers to current KRG President Massoud Barzani add to the intense campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of the July 25 vote.

Jul 8, 2009

Unification in Najaf

The holy city of Najaf is seeing a developing unity between intellectuals and government officials.

Jul 8, 2009

Controversy over KRG constitution

Document up for vote July 25 during the Kurdistan Regional Government's parliament and presidential elections calls for Kirkuk.

Jul 6, 2009

Lingering in the pipeline

Oil exports from northern fields doesn’t mean a deal on KRG oil contracts, even those exporting now, and a compromise is made more complex by gas deal.