Subscribe 

Politics

Northern exports stalled by Baghdad-Erbil disputes

With southern oil exports choked off by war, Baghdad cannot use its only backup pipeline route because of a fight with the KRG over customs revenue control.
Oil tanks at Turkey's Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, which is run by state-owned Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS). (UMIT BEKTAS/Reuters)

Controversy over KRG constitution

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

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.

Iraqi officials’ dual nationality criticized

The dual nationality of a number of Iraqi officials is provoking a heated debate about the allegiances and interests of dual-passport holders within Iraqi political circles.

KRG election lists

In preparation for the parliament and presidential election in Iraqi Kurdistan's provinces in 24 days, here are the election lists.

One month til KRG elections

Stalwart parties and reformist-minded challengers mix it up for Iraqi Kurdistan provinces' government election, and a new controversial constitution.

Oil in Parliament’s scope

Iraq’s oil minister is in the midst of a two-day session explaining oil matters to fired-up MPs. Meanwhile, the Nassiriya project is delayed until after bidding round.

Shahristani vs.

Iraq’s oil minister faces critics on a number of fronts, some rooted in technical expertise, others in politics that plague the country.