Along the road I am always looking ahead, wondering whether each crumpled piece of trash is hiding a roadside bomb. I realize that were we to hit a landmine, it is likely that my bulletproof vest or …
OPEC+ Coalition Shaken as Iraq Pushed to Atone For Oil Cheating
The grand alliance that’s helped revive global oil markets is being rattled by a long-running feud over members breaking their promises.Just a day before a proposed gathering on Thursday, the OPEC+ co …
Pentagon unveils new policy for 12-month, unaccompanied tours to Iraq, Arabian Peninsula
The policy shift also means that military families will no longer accompany service members in Qatar and Bahrain.
Iraq looks to international markets to help finance government
The Iraqi government asked parliament on Wednesday for authorisation to borrow from international markets to plug what is expected to be a steep budget deficit this year. Iraq has sporadically …
Major New Report on Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Iraq
KAPITA has compiled a study about the economic effects resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The research aims to provide insights and recommendations to tackle the challenges and opportunities that …
How the US should approach the strategic dialogue with Iraq
Washington and Baghdad have an opportunity to reset their relationship via a U.S.-Iraq strategic dialogue next month. Here is how the U.S. should approach it.
Kurdish authorities in Iraq lift lockdown following protests
The reimposed lockdown came amid an increase in COVID-19 cases, but people protested the lack of work opportunities due to the restrictions.
Policy Change Will End Accompanied Tours for Troops Deploying to Bahrain, Qatar
Over the next two years, troops will see their tours in eight countries extend to 12 months: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Iraq. Troops families won’t be …
The Latest: Iraq sees record daily cases as testing widens
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more …
In Iraq, shift away from Baghdad and toward Kurdistan
U.S. interests in the Middle East have remained the same regardless of who’s in the White House: prevent nuclear proliferation and the spread of terrorism, defend Israel, and of course keep the …