Shaping a US Strategy for the "Ghosts" of Iraq
By Anthony H. Cordesman, for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strategic Dialogue: Shaping a U.S. Strategy for the "Ghosts" of Iraq The Burke Chair is issuing the fourth major revision to a Burke […]
Video: What next for US Troops in Iraq?
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The future for more than 5,000 US soldiers in Iraq is about to become clearer. Since joining the fight against ISIL in 2014, Washington has provided about $5bn in military aid to Baghdad. […]
Zoom Invitation: Iraq 2020, a Country at the Crossroads
You are invited to hear a discussion of the IBBC Advisory Council's paper on 'Iraq 2020, a country at the crossroads' When: Monday 15th June at 2pm UK Where: Zoom Platform The paper published for the new Iraqi Government recommends a number of decisive changes to be implemented without delay, in order for Iraq to be […]
Swedish Company to build Power Substations in Iraq
By John Lee. Linxon Sweden AB has signed a contract with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity to build 132-KV power transmission stations in Baghdad, Kut and Diwaniya. The contract was signed in Stockholm in the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Stockholm, Mr. Ahmed Al-Kamali. Linxon is a joint venture company […]
US Promotes Educational Exchange Programs
Consul General in Erbil Virtually Meets President and Students of Sulaimaniya University The U.S. Consul General in Erbil, Steve Fagin, met virtually with Dr. Ridha Hassan Hussein, President of Sulaimaniya University and students to discuss future academic collaboration, the impact of COVID19 and recent activities organized by the American Corner in Sulaimaniya. Consul General Fagin […]
Iraq Govt to Change Public Spending Priorities
The Iraqi Cabinet has said at its regular meeting in Baghdad tbat it will change public spending priorities, but gave few details. It's full statement is as follows: The Cabinet held its regular meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told […]
Iraq "Asks Buyers to Forgo Oil Cargoes"
By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly asked some Asian refiners to consider forgoing prompt shipments of its Basrah crude, a potential signal the country is trying to meet the output-cut pledges it made to OPEC at the weekend. More here. (Source: Bloomberg)
COVID-19 and Fake News in Iraq
From the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR). Re-published with permission by Iraq Business News. A series of Facebook polls carried out by IWPR in Iraq has revealed concerns over the rise in fake news circulating in the country due to the coronavirus crisis. The 27 polls were published on around a dozen high-profile […]
Corruption Hindering Iraq's Agriculture Sector
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. With a fall in oil prices, countries like Iraq are looking to diversify their economy. But corruption is making that difficult. Al Jazeera's Simona Foltyn has this exclusive report on the challenges facing […]
US-Iraq Strategic Talks "Not Just About Security Issues"
By Larry Luxner, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US-Iraq strategic talks not just about security issues, says Iraqi former foreign minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was confirmed as prime minister of Iraq on May 6 and the task […]
BOC Boss to Head Iraqi Oil Ministry
By John Lee. Iraq's parliament has approved the appointment of the former head of the Basra Oil Company (BOC) as Minister for Oil. Variously named as Ihsan Ismaeel, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismail, and Ihsan Ismaael, he was one of seven cabinet ministers approved on Saturday, completing Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's 22-member government. The other posts […]
Market Review: "Not as Bad as Feared, but Still Pricing It"
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, CIO of Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Market Review: "Not as Bad as Feared, but Still Pricing It" As May drew to a close the 'worst-case' prognosis for Iraq in the wake […]