Allawi’s Bloc Considers Strategy for Iraqi Elections

Ayad Allawi’s bloc, al-Iraqiya, issued a terse statement criticizing the Iraqi government and calling for a review of its own relationships with other Iraqi political parties, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

Iraq

Iraqi Telecoms Infuse Stock Market

Newly offered mobile phone stocks in Iraq promise to draw in investment and investors from Iraq, the Middle East and around the world, reports Omar al-Shaher.

Iraq

No End in Sight for Iraq Oil Dispute

Roxana Saberi reports from Erbil that Nechirvan Barzani, prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, is calling for a solution to the Iraqi oil dispute, which is likely to prevent Iraq from reaching its goals.

Iraq

Iraqi Kurds Pressure Baghdad to Join ICC

To expedite reconciliation for the Hussein-era Anfal Campaign, Kurds in Iraq are pushing Baghdad to join the International Criminal Court to prosecute the culprits of genocide against the Kurds, writes Abdel Hamid Zebari.

Iraq

Baghdad, Erbil Trade Accusations on Oil Payments

Baghdad has accused the Kurdistan Regional Government of failing to pay Western companies for oil-extraction costs, further raising tensions between the two sides, writes Omar Shaher.

Iraq

Iraqis Must Value Justice, Not Power

In light of the escalating Iraqi crisis, the need for a legitimate judicial system and a culture of social justice is becoming ever more apparent, writes Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Iraq

US-Funded Employment Programs Criticized by Iraqi Activists

The United States seeks to combat perceptions from some Iraqi activists that its training and employment programs have been ineffective, writes Omar al-Shaher.

Iraq

What is Behind Increase In Sectarian Killings in Iraq?

A recent spate of execution-style killings in Iraq has again brought into question the effectiveness of the Iraqi security services, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

Iraq

Iraqi National Security Adviser Says Terrorism Linked to Havens in Syria

In an interview with Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraqi National Security Adviser Faleh al-Fayad describes the intricate regional and internal factors affecting his job, and what the future holds for Iraq’s national security.

Iraq

Government's Decision Threatens Iraqi Automotive Industry

The Iraqi government recently issued a decision imposing heavy registration fees on those who purchase new cars, a move that could destroy the country’s automotive trade, writes Omar al-Shaher.

Iraq

Baghdad-Kuwait Flights to Resume After 22-Year Hiatus

Iraq’s national carrier, Iraqi Airways, is about to begin a twice-weekly service from Baghdad to Kuwait, a development that shows progress in reconciliation between the two former foes, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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Controversial Iraqi Cleric Arrested in Iran

The arrest in Iran of prominent Shiite cleric Ahmad Qabanji, known for his progressive interpretation of Islam, has sparked fury among his supporters, writes Ali Abel Sadah.

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