Iraq's Anti-Normalization Law Could Prove a Risky Political Stunt
Iraq’s criminalization of relations with Israel may be domestic political maneuvering, but it could come at a heavy cost for several constituencies.
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Internal Squabbles, Legal Challenges, and Muddled Policy Impede Kurdish Gas Exports
Europe is desperately seeking alternatives to Russian gas, but the Kurdistan Regional Government has some way to go before it can produce excess gas for exportation.
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Pressure Mounts to Form Iraqi Government
Iraq’s government formation drama might continue, but public pressure could force rival parties to reach a deal after Ramadan.
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Iraq’s Corruption and Rule of Law Deficits Nourish a Worsening Drug Problem
Since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Iraq has become a transit country for drug cartels. And as social conditions in Iraq have deteriorated, drug addiction among Iraqis has increased.
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Iraq and Kuwait Close the File on Reparations, Look to Open a New Chapter
Iraq’s final reparations payment to Kuwait may open the door to increased cooperation, but competing visions and shared security concerns will shape the future.
Workshop – Arab Shia Communities in Transition: A Peacemaking Opportunity for the International Community?
AGSIW and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung co-hosted a workshop on Shia communities in Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
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Hard-Fought Iraqi Presidential Contest Signals Fraught Government Formation Ahead
The Iraqi presidency is effectively reserved for a Kurdish leader, but Salih and Zebari may point the country in very different directions.
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Perilous Growth: Bulging Population Endangers Iraq’s Future
The Iraqi government’s failure to invest in human capital and reconstruction has left the country unprepared for the current rate of population growth.
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Arab Shia Communities in Transition: A Peacemaking Opportunity for the International Community?
This report is based on the discussions held during a workshop co-hosted with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on Shia communities in Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
UAE and Saudi Arabia Cut Renewables Deals to Improve Iraq Relations
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are making a serious effort to collaborate with Iraq, but these energy projects still have a long way to go to reach fruition.
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