Security

Basra tanker attack marks deepening crisis for Iraq oil sector

Iraq is facing a widening array of security threats and economic consequences from the Iran war.

Iraqi ports director Farhan al-Fartousi (right) conducts an inspection on March 12, 2026, of the site of an Iranian attack on oil tankers the previous night. (Photo credit: General Company for Ports of Iraq)

Jul 15, 2009

Kurdish security chief acknowledges violations

The head of one KRG security agency discusses human rights critics and explores the role of the agency in the future of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Jul 9, 2009

Iraqi gay community a target

Rights advocate speaks of an "extraordinarily brutal campaign", saying hundreds may have been killed in last few months in a new wave of violence against the gay population.

Jun 25, 2009

Op-Ed: Assessment of the oil and gas contracts in Iraq

Iraqi-Norwegian expert critiques Iraq's oil and gas bidding round contracts.

Jun 22, 2009

Interview: Muwafaq al-Rubaie

Iraq's National Security Adviser talks about the relationship with Iran and the ongoing tension between Baghdad and Iraq's Kurds.

Jun 15, 2009

TV station stirs sectarian tensions

TV channel being used to target Shia, foment hatred of Sunnis.

Jun 9, 2009

Mines are “biggest environmental problem”

Minister of Environment heightens campaign of awareness and calls for donors to remove million of landmines.

Jun 9, 2009

American propoganda as Iraqi journalism

Iraqis don't believe the hype in sanitized story of country under occupation and war.

Jun 7, 2009

Heads in the sand

The fragility of Sunni incorporation into Iraqi governance could have been headed off earlier in the war.

Jun 7, 2009

Post-“surge” Iraq

Understanding the surge in Iraq and what’s ahead.

Jun 7, 2009

Laid to rest

U.S. official tasked with advising Iraq Electricity Ministry, killed in Fallujah IED, returns to family in Chicago.