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Government formation stalemate deepens

Nouri al-Maliki's path to the premiership becomes increasingly unlikely as political power brokers struggle to contend with U.S. opposition and regional uncertainty.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (left) and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (right) meet on Feb. 11, 2026 in Baghdad. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
Apr 30, 2009

Smugglers Watch

Fadhila Party, once rulers of Basra, repeat year-old request of Parliament inquiry into status of oil smuggling and allegations.

Apr 30, 2009

Obama misreads his Iraq war

Violence reaches twelve-month high, politics breaking down, president will need to relook at the war he’s attempting to shed.

Apr 30, 2009

Kurdish boycott threatens Ninawa stability

Kurdish leaders of three of Ninawa’s districts have announced an indefinite boycott of the new provincial council threatening to enflame tensions between Arabs and Kurds.

Apr 22, 2009

KRG oil minister slams national counterpart

Ashti Hawrami blames Hussain al-Shahristani for preventing 100K bpd in oil exports and calls Ministry of Oil’s dealings with international oil companies “illegal.”

Apr 22, 2009

Barzani to Obama: support KRG oil policies

Letter to Obama week before inauguration congratulates, says Kurdistan Regional Government backs U.S. in Iraq, and “I seek your support, Mr. President, for our policies.”