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The Politics of Iraqi Oil
Oil prices sink, production slows, the economy recedes and Iraqi politics: the perfect storm for Iraq’s oil sector.
Q&A: Iraqi Oil Minister Jabbar al-Luiebi
Undeterred by an impending OPEC production cut, Luiebi turns his attention toward modernizing the gas sector and building long-neglected infrastructure.
Iraq after the Islamic State: Politics rule
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) – known by most people in the Middle East as Daesh – will lose its battle to hold territory in Iraq. It may well take one to two years to reduce their defenses in cities like Mosul, Tikrit, and Fallujah, but the ultimate outcome is no […]
Barzani term limit disputes roil Kurdistan politics
The end of President Barzani's final term – just two months away – has reignited fundamental arguments over the structure of Kurdistan's incomplete democracy.
Gas fuels Kurdistan’s power politics
Iraq's Kurdish region is meeting nearly all its power needs by investing in natural gas fields – and, in a strategic calculation, it's willing to share.
Oil makes the politics go round … Iraq’s political situation further fracturing … Bush and Maliki, best friends forever …
Iraq Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani has gone beyond simply calling the Kurdistan Regional Government’s oil deals "illegal." He has now reportedly "nullified" the dozens of contracts with international oil companies, AFP reports. Of course, political logistics are another matter. There’s only so much the Kurds need to take, considering without them the coalition government Shahristani […]
In disputed territories, a thin line between politics and violence
With their armies still locked in a standoff, the KRG and Baghdad are fighting political battles – over territory, power, and oil – that risk escalating into armed conflict.
Under Reform Mantle, Shiite Cleric Fractures Iraqi Politics
After more than a decade of dipping in and out of Iraqi politics, Muqtada al-Sadr, the young Shiite cleric who first made his name fighting U.S. forces in post-2003 Iraq, is leveraging his enduring popular appeal to again roil Iraq's political order. On April 30, when his supporters invaded the highly fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi […]
Local oil politics stall parliament
Unresolved disagreements over the control of Iraq’s oil and the distribution of revenue have stopped the new parliament, before it can even start.
Analysis: Legal conflict looms as oil politics deteriorate
As Baghdad threatens to sue Genel Energy for its independent KRG exports, the course of Iraqi oil policy - and Kurdish autonomy - may be decided in court.
Two months before a breakdown in Iraqi politics over oil law, other issues
Iraq’s government spokesman, Dr. Ali al-Dabbagh, detailed the struggles the Iraqi government faces during a speech Monday at the U.S. Institute of Peace. His focus was on the Turkish issue, Iranian influence, and militia and insurgent activity. On the oil law, he said there are a number of technical points to be ironed out, but […]
Kurds may struggle in Baghdad’s new political power structure
Iraq's Kurds still pegged for kingmaker status but demands for oil autonomy will be weakened by internal competition and challenges from resurgent Sunni voters.
Politics and pipelines in 2014: a pivotal year for Kurdistan’s oil sector
As its energy alliance with Turkey solidifies, Kurdistan's oil sector has entered a new phase - but key questions remain.
Iraq’s Oil Politics: Where Agreement Might Be Found
In Iraq, oil contracting and revenue sharing are not simply technical or commercial matters but rather proxies for differing conceptions among Iraq’s communities of the country and their place within it.
Shiites mix Ashura rituals with politics in Iraq
Shiite Muslims marching during Ashura rituals in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala on Saturday mixed mourning the death of Imam Hussein over 1,300 years ago with chants condemning modern politicians. Hundreds of black-clad Shiites walked toward the mausoleum of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed who was killed in 680 AD by […]
U.S. economic chief in Iraq: Oil law stalled by politics, not technical, but Iraq has $2.5B for short term plan and PSAs for long term…
Plus: *Iraq oil fuels insurgency, funds militias, corruption *Baiji refinery power outage; Najaf refinery doubled *Iraq 5 years after invasion *Baghdad ballet school open *Basra development board meets in Kuwait *Winter Soldier Iraq's oil law debate is political, not technical, a top U.S. official said, adding Iraq has tagged billions of dollars to boost oil […]
Q&A: Karim al-Nouri, candidate with the Fatah list
A senior figure in the Badr Organization running on Hadi al-Amiri's Fatah list discusses his expectations for national elections.
Politics on the mind as Turkey threatens invasion, while Big Oil decides on waiting for Baghdad
Turkey is being pressed to respond to an increase in Kurdish rebel attacks by invading Iraq, where the rebels are allegedly holing up. More after the energy-related news. Meanwhile, Lionel Laurent writes for Forbes.com that the small oil firms are making their mark in Iraq and Big Oil is betting on Baghdad. He asks, Is […]
Iraq’s new politics: Why sectarianism is out
As Iraq readies for general elections at the end of this month, sectarian tensions hang over the country, just as in elections past. But this time, there is a twist: despite the population’s deep divides, Iraqi politics have refused to play by the old sectarian rules. In fact, most long-standing ethno-sectarian parties have fractured and, […]
Iraqi oil politics
Disputes over how oil sector should be managed, controlled will culminate in Parliament questioning of oil minister.
In the theatre of oil, the politics of Iraq
The grand oil auction Dec. 11 and 12 required a breakout performance for Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani in time for the national elections.
Oil Ministry productive despite politics
Deputy Minister says oil flow up, investment ongoing, critics ignorant, and politics likely to postpone a major gas deal with Shell.
Identity politics in Iraq
Reading Norman Davies’ Vanished Kingdoms one cannot help but feel that people’s belief in the nation-state may be slightly overstated. The tenuous and fragile existence of states that is so lucidly illustrated by Davies makes our belief in their eternal mountain-like permanence rather absurd. Yet the mere suggestion that Iraq may fragment is met with […]