Politics

Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

Apr 9, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: April 8, 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.

Apr 9, 2014

Iraqi budget stalled until after election season

Key oil revenue disputes are too much to overcome now that campaigning for April 30 national elections has begun.

Apr 2, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: April 1, 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.

Apr 2, 2014

Kurdistan ‘goodwill’ exports stalled

Due to pipeline sabotage, and amidst an enduring political impasse, the KRG has postponed its plans to begin exporting through federal channels.

Mar 28, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: March 25, 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.

Mar 21, 2014

Under pressure from Baghdad, Kurds offer limited exports

As U.S. mediators work to broker a temporary export deal between Erbil and Baghdad, Kurdistan has pledged to pump 100,000 bpd through federal channels.

Mar 20, 2014

Baghdad regains control in oil disputes

Maliki’s government is using harsh tactics to reassert itself against Kurdistan’s increasingly autonomous oil policy, while the core disputes remain unresolved.

Mar 19, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: March 18, 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.

Mar 4, 2014

Q&A: U.S. International Energy Envoy Carlos Pascual

The U.S. government’s top energy diplomat discusses American efforts to help Iraq rise to the top of the global oil industry.

Feb 18, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Feb. 18, 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.