Iraqi Struggle for Secular Democracy Losing Ground

Ali Abdel Sadah analyzes the struggles of secular democrats in Iraq against Islamic sectarian politics.

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Iraqi Kurdistan Seeks Independence in Oil Exports

Omar al-Shaher reports on the Kurdistan Region's decision to export oil through Turkey as escalating tensions between Baghdad and Erbil.

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Issawi Crisis Signals More Iraqi Sectarian Violence

After Iraqi Finance Minister Rafi al-Issawi’s bodyguard was arrested, sectarian tensions have resurfaced, threatening the Iraqi political scene, writes Ali Abdel Sadah.

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Iraq Protests Present Muslim Brotherhood With Opportunity

The Muslim Brotherhood in Iraq has for years struggled to find a footing amongst many sectarian parties, but recent protests in Sunni cities have given them an opportunity, writes Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

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Five Million State Employees Drag Down Iraqi Economy

Omar al-Shaher writes that five million state employees receive inflated salaries and do little or no work, costing the state $83 billion and creating a drag on the Iraqi economy.

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Maliki Calculates Early Elections

Controversy plagues Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s government as he tries to deepen his control of internal changes, writes Mushreq Abbas.

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Iraq Central Bank Boosts Gold Reserves

The Iraqi Central Bank has adopted a policy of buying gold for its central reserve at a time when gold prices are at an all-time high, writes Omar al-Shaher.

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Al-Monitor Launches Iraq Pulse

Al-Monitor this week launched the Iraq Pulse, featuring original reporting and commentary from prominent reporters and analysts inside Iraq.

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Sadr Allies With Sunnis in Challenge To Maliki

Muqtada Sadr has allied with Sunnis opposed to Prime Minister Maliki in order to help oust him from power, writes Mushreq Abbas.

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Iraqi Kurds Fear Rise of Military Threat From Baghdad

As tensions between Baghdad and Erbil escalate, Abdel Hamid Zibari argues that Kurdish fears are not exaggerated and that the armament of Iraqi forces poses a serious threat to the Kurdish region.

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Sadr and Maliki Battle Over Iraqi Oil

Ali Abel Sadah examines the complex relationship between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Muqtada al-Sadr.

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Iraqi Pipeline to Aqaba Sparks Memories of Kirkuk-Haifa Line

The oil pipeline to be constructed between Baghdad and Aqaba raises fond memories among Israelis of the Mandate-era Kirkuk-Haifa oil pipeline, a time that many would be happy to resurrect, writes Jacky Hugi. 

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