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Baghdad sees an impossible economic dilemma

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IRAQ

IRAQ: Baghdad sees an impossible economic dilemma

Iraqi Kurds are on course for economic independence

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IRAQ

The announcement signals the KRG's intent to continue exporting oil and meet its own domestic costs independently of Baghdad. However, at the same time as the KRG is moving…

Baghdad and Erbil policy moves may deter oil investors

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IRAQ

Although some important hydrocarbons projects have seen progress, both Baghdad and Erbil have made fresh moves seen as prejudicial by oil sector investors. Uncertainty continues…

Political obstacles will block Iraqi Kurdish gas hopes

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IRAQ

Ample gas reserves in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) could potentially help address energy shortfalls in Baghdad and Ankara. However, internal and external…

Iraq’s hydrocarbon prospects at risk from politics

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IRAQ

Resurgent interest from international oil companies (IOCs) in upstream investment offers an opportunity to accelerate development of Iraq’s underexploited oil and gas reserves but…

IS will rebuild in rural areas of northern Iraq

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IRAQ

Over the past year, IS has transitioned into an insurgent movement across the north, and the risk of militants fleeing Syria into Iraq has heightened fears of a growing threat.

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.

Iraq’s three-year budget will promote state capture

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IRAQ

Parliament on June 12 approved a three-year budget mandating record high expenditure, including an increased public sector wage bill that accounts for a large proportion of…

Iraq oil investment scale-back will worsen stability

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IRAQ

IRAQ: Oil investment scale-back will worsen stability

Egypt looks for economic ties in the Middle East

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EGYPT

In September, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi visited Qatar for the first since 2014. Egypt is trying to improve relations with Qatar and expand its regional influence…