By Dr Marion Messmer, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The interconnected impacts of the Iraq war Relying on weak intelligence for invading Iraq has had a negative impact on US and UK credibility with several consequences that persist […]
By Michael Knights and Amir al-Kaabi 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. Mainstreaming Hashd Commanders (Part 1): Advanced Education for Senior Militiamen U.S.-designated terrorists and human rights abusers are beginning to receive senior ranks, […]
By Andrew Parasiliti for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 'You don't solve issues by running away,' says Iraq's KRG PM Masrour Barzani, in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, discusses the dispute with the rival PUK party; relations with […]
By Scott Neuman and Larry Kaplow, for NPR. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq Ryan Crocker, Peter Mansoor and Marsin Alshamary recently shared their thoughts with NPR on lessons learned from one […]
By Frank Sobchak and Matthew Zais, for Time Magazine. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iran Won the Iraq War The U.S. must militarily deter Iran so that it retracts rather than expands its regional aggression. Read the full article […]
From Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq to Contain the Kurdish Opposition and Pay Its Debts to Iran in Emirati Dirhams Iraq will begin paying for its debts and imports from Iran in Emirati […]
From the MIT Center for International Studies. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Reprinted with permission of MIT News. 3 Questions: The Iraq invasion, 20 years later This week marks the 20th anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq. Code-named […]
By Crispin Smith 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. Remaking Iraq: How Iranian-Backed Militias Captured the Country The slow-rolling regime change focused on capturing U.S.-supported institutions and turning them against U.S. […]
UNDP and USAID re-open Ninewa's Medical Fluids Factory to strengthen Iraq's health system The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq, Ghimar Deeb, recently participated in the reopening of the Ninewa Medical Fluids Factory, which will provide over 300 jobs and strengthen Ninewa's […]
US Allows Iraq to Release $500 Million in Iran's Blocked Assets The United States has allowed Iraq to release the Iranian blocked assets worth $500 million due to sanctions relief, an Iranian official said. The US has mandated Iraq to release $500 million in Iranian blocked assets, the secretary-general of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce […]
By Suadad al-Salhy for Middle East Eye. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq caused a currency crisis by paying Iran in dinars Desperate to avoid power shortages, Kadhimi's government gave Iran billions of dinars. US sanctions however mean it […]
By John Lee. The Prime Minister of Iraq has stopped the granting of investment licenses for the Al Rafeel [Rafael] City project until inventory, inspection, survey, and land identification actions are completed. Al Rafeel City is planned to cover 10,600 acres close to Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), […]
