Politics

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)

Jun 8, 2014

Kurdish exports in limbo

The KRG has a willing buyer, but its first pipeline exports remain unsold due to pressure from Baghdad and Washington.

Jun 4, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 3, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 29, 2014

Q&A: Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S. Lukman Faily

The Iraqi ambassador discusses stepped-up military cooperation with the U.S., the ongoing sectarian violence in Iraq, and the politics of government formation.

May 27, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 27, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 23, 2014

UPDATE: Iraq files for arbitration against Turkey, Botas

Oil Ministry files in International Chamber of Commerce for immediate halt to Kurdish oil sales, as KRG announces revenues will stay in Turkey.

May 21, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 20, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 14, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 13, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 6, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 6, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 4, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 4, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

May 1, 2014

Analysis: Oil industry awaits election aftermath

Following Iraq's elections, leaders are gearing up for the process of coalition-building that will reshape the political landscape, including key energy posts and oil policy.