By Olivia Bridge. Despite recent tumultuous times and a weakening economy in Iraq, government is said to be implementing reforms that are aimed at reviving its ailing currency. Forex trading in Iraq …
Why the Iraq elections will not prevent the next political crisis
Weak institutions, institutionalised patronage, and extrajudicial violence render the election a tool of political manoeuvring rather than a path towards meaningful change …
Soldiers, prisoners, displaced people vote early ahead of Iraq election
Soldiers, prisoners and displaced people voted in special early polls in Iraq on Friday as the country prepared for a Sunday general election where turnout will show how much faith voters have left in …
Iraq’s Leader Is Betting on a Hung Parliament to Retain Power
Days ahead of Iraq’s general election, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi claims he has no skin in the game. Since he is keeping his pledge not to run for parliament, this will be the first time, …
Iraq’s Leader Is Betting on a Hung Parliament to Retain Power
Days ahead of Iraq’s general election, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi claims he has no skin in the game. Since he is keeping his pledge not to run for parliament, this will be the first time, …
Elections without democracy in Iraq?
Bilal Wahab and Calvin Wilder When Iraqis head to the polls for an early election on October 10, they will have the Tishrin protest movement to thank. Unfortunately, large portions of the movement …
Elections without democracy in Iraq?
Bilal Wahab and Calvin Wilder When Iraqis head to the polls for an early election on October 10, they will have the Tishrin protest movement to thank. Unfortunately, large portions of the movement …
INOC partners with Total in financing Iraq’s largest foreign investment
Iraq National Oil Company (INOC) will join forces with French Total to deliver a giant energy project in Basra …
Sunday’s vote in Iraq clouded by a disillusioned electorate
Blinking under the garish lights of a hotel ballroom in southern Iraq, Wael Makhsusi argued his case to a young audience. Microphone in hand, the engineer in his 30s stood onstage in Basra with other …
Lebanon, Iraq discuss Cooperation in Trade
By John Lee. The Iraqi-Lebanese Business Conference has been held in Beirut, under the auspices of the Lebanese Minister of Industry. T …