Iraq
China will dominate Iraq’s energy sector
As some international firms leave, the oil ministry fears an effective Beijing monopoly
IraqIraq will see local violence ahead of provincial polls
Ethnic clashes in disputed Kirkuk look forward to sub-national elections due on December 18
IraqIraq-Syria border developments may harm US interests
Pro-Iranian forces have stepped up rhetoric against Washington’s role in the troubled border areas
IraqTurkey will maximise Iraqi promises for pipeline deal
High-level Turkish and Iraqi visits are discussing the reopening of the pipeline for Kurdish oil exports
IraqLocal tensions will sustain Iraq’s returns challenge
Baghdad wants to close all camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) by 2024
IraqIraqi Kurdish oil losses will mount despite adaptation
The restart of some crude oil production by one foreign operator highlights the pipeline closure impact
IraqIraq’s Telegram turnaround may stir up local polls
Baghdad has swiftly overturned a controversial decision to block the secure messaging app
IraqIraqi Kurdish election divisions will erode autonomy
Pressure is rising over the need to schedule polls postponed from October 2022
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