The Sept. 30 rocket attack near the Erbil airport highlights the reach of rogue militant groups and the risks they pose to the investment climate in both federal Iraq and Kurdistan.
Strong commercial ties were at the center of the U.S.-Iraq strategic dialogue. Now, with a threat to close its Baghdad embassy, the U.S. is casting doubt on the future of the bilateral relationship.
In the fight against a persistent insurgency, long-delayed efforts to improve coordination between Kurdish Peshmerga and federal security forces could be key.
Power struggles between factionalized security forces in northern Iraq have left security gaps that insurgents continue to exploit.
Iraqi security forces are beginning a multi-day operation targeting a recent tide of violence in Basra province.
Once a proud symbol of military partnership with the U.S., Iraq's F-16 fleet can no longer fly combat missions.
The financial crisis continues to compound the pandemic as Iraq faces a shortage of oxygen, supplies, and health care professionals.
New federal forces have deployed in a campaign to wrest control of border crossings from parties, paramilitary groups, and mafias.
The government is seeking stopgap solutions to major blackouts that have sparked protests in southern Iraq.
Financial constraints and OPEC cuts led to oil sector layoffs and protests that briefly shut down access to Missan province's largest field.
