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A new Iraqi Kurdish cabinet will take time to emerge
Elections took place recently in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
IraqIraqi Kurdish elections could fuel divisions further
The Iraqi Kurdish elections are taking place as Baghdad pushes against and works to circumspect the region's autonomy
IraqIraq's religious authorities will grow in influence
Despite objections, Shia political forces are moving forward with a bill to amend the country's personal status law
IraqWashington will sustain a presence in Iraq
Iraq and the United States appear to be in the midst of finalising agreements on reconfiguring the US presence in Iraq
IraqTurkey’s Iraq campaign can be sustained indefinitely
Since 2022, Ankara has sought to expand its military operations in northern Iraq
IraqIraq will slowly raise domestic gas supply
Flared gas capture projects are accelerating, but upstream gas development is not attracting major investor interest
IraqGulf states' ties with Iraqi Kurdistan face limits
Ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iraqi Kurdistan will be limited by political and security factors
Gulf statesIraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqIraq's militias will move to consolidate power
While symbolically engaging in the war against Israel, militias are eyeing greater economic and political control
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