Iraq
Iraqi premier’s pragmatism faces constraints
The prime minister has asked the judiciary to suspend parts of his own budget
IraqWebinar: Gulf geopolitics in flux
Iranian-Arab reconciliation is underway, as China bolsters its regional foothold, possibly at the United States’ expense
Middle EastIraq’s three-year budget will promote state capture
The passage of a mega-budget covering 2023-25 offers short-term stability but subsequent major risks
IraqIraq state capture will change pro-Iran militia goals
Powerful Shia militias are receiving more funds but face new constraints on unilateral action
IraqEgypt could use Iraqi ties to signal regional weight
Egyptian and Iraqi officials are working to deepen bilateral relations
EgyptIraq’s three-year budget will hamper diversification
Disputes over regional allocations, especially to Kurdistan, have delayed the country’s biggest budget ever
IraqCompetition over water may drive new crises in Iraq
Although Iraq was water-rich in the 1970s, its water table has seen a dramatic decline, especially in the south
IraqJoint Saudi-Iraqi projects will increase
A Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council meeting ended yesterday, with Saudi Arabia expressing interest in investing in Iraq
Saudi Arabia
