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Analysis: Worsening internal rivalries weaken KRG at key political juncture

Conflict between the KDP and PUK has driven dysfunction in Erbil and weakened Kurdish influence in Baghdad as a new government takes power.
Bafel Talabani, president of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (left), meets with newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (right), in Baghdad in May 2026. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
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.

Jul 1, 2009

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.

Jul 1, 2009

KRG election lists

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

Jun 24, 2009

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.

Jun 24, 2009

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.

Jun 22, 2009

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.