Iraq
Iraq’s Kurdish parties may resolve key disputes
The autonomous region’s political parties have announced a deal on preparations for delayed elections
IraqIraq and Syria will see a latent Islamic State threat
A US general warns the salafi-jihadist group has a waiting “army in detention”
SyriaDominant Iraqi Shia groups will pressure rivals
The former finance minister and other top officials stand accused of massive corruption
IraqRecord low Euphrates levels will hurt Syria and Iraq
Ankara's dam programme and other factors have dramatically reduced water flows downstream
SyriaIraq’s election law revision will cause deep splits
Parliament is considering draft legislation that would restore control to traditional sectarian parties
IraqGas output may rise in federal Iraq, despite Iran
Baghdad has signed six new energy deals, as the premier promises an end to gas imports
IraqPolitical obstacles will block Iraqi Kurdish gas hopes
The odds are stacked against exports from the Kurdish region, despite compelling economic logic
IraqMiddle East currency weakness will fuel inflation
The currencies of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria have weakened sharply since September; Turkey’s is still exposed
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