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Iraq can ride out near-term political instability

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IRAQ

These attacks, which demonstrate the government's inability to secure inner Baghdad, come on the heels of the April 30 overrunning of parliament by protesters gathered by Shia…

Politically divided Iraq faces a massive economic hit

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IRAQ

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 -- and especially the crushing effect on global oil markets -- comes amid worsening US-Iran tensions. Internally, political deadlock and…

Prospects for Iraq to end-2019

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PROSPECTS H2 2019

Prospects for Iraq to end-2019.

Prospects for Iran to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for Iran to end-2018.

Iraq to boost oil and gas, but not end Iran reliance

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IRAQ

The government is pressing ahead with key developments in the energy sector. These include attempts to boost electricity supply and reduce dependence on Iranian gas and power.

Prospects for Iraq in 2019

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IRAQ

Prospects for Iraq in 2019

Jokowi trip will not end war or do much for Jakarta

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INDONESIA

He will become the first Asian leader to meet Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine. Jokowi is expected to talk to Zelensky and Putin about…

Doha disagreement delineates Saudi-Iranian rivalry

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INTERNATIONAL

Many producers, facing budgetary pressures because of low oil prices, support output restraint, but they need to act in concert. Russia and Saudi Arabia have offered a freeze…

A Saudi Arabia-Iran deal will boost security and trade

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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN

Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have long been characterised by political tension, and episodes of proxy military confrontation. Ties reached their nadir in 2016 when…

Iraqi Kurds fear Turkey’s post-Syria territorial goals

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IRAQ

Despite rivalry between the leading Kurdish parties of Syria and Iraq, the October 9 Turkish incursion into Syria sparked widespread anger among Iraqi Kurds. They fear a new…