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By John Lee. The London School of Economics (LSE)'s Middle East Centre has hosted a talk by Ahmed Tabaqchali, exploring the economic and financial interactions of the Iraqi economy with the outside world, particularly the use of the dollar in relation to Iran and the US. While the US' Iraq policy is still fluid, there […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Novel Shiite armed groups in Iraq draw ridicule, calls for crackdown A wave of new Shiite armed groups has emerged in Iraq in recent months, seemingly operating outside the formal structure of the […]
By Feyzullah Tuna Aygun, for the London School of Economics (LSE) Middle East Centre. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Identity Politics on the Rise in Iraq Iraq's diverse social composition has increased its cultural richness, but has also paved the way […]
By John Lee. Uganda is reportedly considering establishing a consulate in Iraq to better support its growing migrant workforce, which was estimated at 20,000 six years ago. According to New Vision, officials from Uganda's embassy in Tehran, led by Chargé D'Affaires Oscar Edule, reaffirmed this need during a session with Uganda's Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee […]
By John Lee. A US State Department spokesperson has reiterated Washington's concerns over Iranian-backed groups operating in Iraq. Responding to a question at a press briefing, Tammy Bruce emphasised that Iraq's government must maintain command and control over all security forces, including the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), and ensure they report to Iraq's commander-in-chief rather […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, at the Ministry's headquarters on Monday 24 March 2025. Minister Hussein welcomed the new Ambassador, and wished him success in his […]
By Mustafa Hamza Mustafa, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can the Federation Council help address Iraq's ongoing 'state' crisis? Article 65 of Iraq's 2005 Constitution calls for the establishment of a second legislative chamber known as the Federation […]
By Hamdi Malik and Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's PMF Law Is No Substitute for Real Security Reform The Trump administration should not be duped by the supposed "reforms" that […]
From The Conversation. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdistan faces a deepening economic crisis as unpaid wages pile up Public sector workers in Iraqi Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region of northern Iraq, have endured irregular and delayed salary payments for more […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Gathering with ex-MPs turbocharges talk of Sadr's return to Iraqi politics Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada Al-Sadr has met with former Sadrist lawmakers, stoking heavy speculations about his imminent return to Iraqi politics. […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will regional geopolitical shifts shake up Sunni politics in Iraq? Regarded as one of Iraq's most skilled -- if controversial -- modern political operators, Sunni politician Mohammed Al-Halbousi has faced challenging times since […]
By Michael Knights and Hamdi Malik for Foreign Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran Could Lose Iraq The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit. Click here to read the full story.
