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Iraq enters a dangerous Iranian-US escalation period
A serious embassy rocket attack highlights concerns about the upcoming Soleimani assassination anniversary
IraqThe remote Syria-Iraq border may become more unstable
Multiple powers are seeking to gain ground before the US Biden presidency, while Islamic State has also regrouped
SyriaIraq's draft 2021 budget will face pushback
Divisive points include exchange rate devaluation, Baghdad-Erbil transfers and likely tax increases and salary cuts
IraqUnder rising pressure, Baghdad may devalue the dinar
A controlled depreciation is under discussion, but political tensions are high
IraqIraq’s economic woes may destabilise Kurdistan region
As Kurdish demonstrators die in clashes, the federal parliament is excoriating currency devaluation plans
IraqIraqi 2021 polls may help Sadrists but hurt austerity
Rival factions have begun manoeuvring ahead of 2021 elections
IraqIraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr will tighten control
Anti-establishment demonstrators’ former allies are targeting them with guns
IraqBaghdad-Erbil fiscal crisis resolution will be stopgap
A slow-burning budget dispute over oil and wages has escalated
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