Iraq
Security worries will dominate Iraq-Syria engagement
Baghdad is only tentatively engaging with the new government in Damascus, but drugs and terrorism will spur more talks
IraqIraq's Mobilisation Forces may grow in influence
Parliament is discussing a revised, and more expanded, draft law for the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)
IraqIraq will shield its energy sector from US sanctions
As Washington pursues maximum pressure against Tehran, Iraq will signal daylight with Iran
IraqIraq’s legislative wranglings will persist
Intra-Shia rivalries are rising ahead of the October elections, and are manifesting in the debate over a militia law
IraqWashington will squeeze Tehran partly via Baghdad
Washington seeks to deprive Iran of foreign currency earnings by undercutting its power and energy links with Iraq
IraqIraqi Kurdish oil exports will help placate Washington
Reports suggest the US administration has threatened sanctions if Iraq does not resume Kurdish oil exports
IraqIraqi Shia rivalry will intensify ahead of elections
Reports suggest that Moqtada al-Sadr is planning an imminent return to politics
IraqIraq will struggle to manage US pressure on Iran
The United States is increasing pressure on the Iraqi government to stop illicit financial flows to Iran
IraqTensions will grow over suspended laws in Iraq
Sunnis have reacted against a ruling by the Federal Supreme Court, which is holding up the public amnesty law
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