Iraq’s Water Crisis: An Existential But Unheeded Threat
Iraq’s new government will have its work cut out for it in addressing the water crisis. But time will not be on its side.
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End of Combat Mission in Iraq: Brave New World or Just a Rebrand?
The announcement that the United States will conclude its combat role in Iraq by the end of 2021 appears to be no more than rebranding the U.S. troops’ current role in Iraq.
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Sadr’s Boycott Threat Puts Election Timeframe in Question
Muqtada al-Sadr’s announcement that he will boycott upcoming parliamentary elections has thrown the electoral process into disarray at a time when the future stability of Iraq depends on legitimate and transparent elections.
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Iraq Steps Up Solar Energy Plans With 2 GW Award to the UAE
Iraq’s deal with Masdar offers hope for Baghdad’s renewable energy agenda and for alleviating electricity shortages that have long plagued the country.
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Kadhimi Triumphs Over the Militias, At Least for Now
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s arrest and detention of a powerful militia commander signals significant changes in Iraq as the country prepares for parliamentary elections.
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The Long Game in Iraq: Shia Clerics, Activists Find Common Cause To Confront the State
A new generation of Iraqis fighting for a reimagining of their country have formed an informal alliance with Iraqi clerics – a radical departure from the trend in most Arab states.
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Iraq Puts Faith in Total To Deliver More Gas, Water, and Solar Projects
A $7 billion deal with French oil major Total could provide a lifeline for Iraq’s fragile economy.
Briefing on the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue
AGSIW hosted a media briefing with Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman on the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue.
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Arar Border Opening: Saudi Arabia Steps Up Economic Competition in Iraq
Saudi Arabia must compete with other regional hegemons, mainly Turkey and Iran, as it works to increase its economic influence in Iraq.
Clerics Support Protesters’ Call for Reforms, Walk Fine Line in Iraqi Politics
The outcome of the upcoming parliamentary elections will be a test of clerical influence in Iraq and of the hold that protesters can continue to exert over Iraqi politics.
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