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Financial Technology in Iraq: Current Status and Future Prospects
Wafa Fawzi
Introduction
The post-war era in Iraq, characterized by the aftermath of conflicts and political instability, has presented a complex and challenging landscape for the country’s banking sector. Emerging from the shadows of wars and subsequent social and political upheavals, Iraqi financial institutions have faced...
Stumbling in Economic Reform Opportunities: An Analysis of the Impact of US Treasury Decisions on Iraq’s Recovery Efforts
Summary:
- The measures taken by the US Treasury will hinder international efforts towards economic transformation in Iraq towards adopting a market economy system, making the Iraqi market less responsive to economic reform methods.
- The Iraqi government will have to engage in negotiation efforts on...
U.S. Sanctions: Special Pressures and Restriction of State Sovereignty
On January 22, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions that included Iraqi political and security figures, as well as Fly Baghdad airline, under various pretexts. Fly Baghdad was accused of transporting weapons and military equipment on behalf of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to...
Iraq’s governorate council elections and capacity to develop local economies:Challenges and hoped-for role
Wajdan Falih Hassn - Professors at Maysan University
Summary:
- The results of the elections produced a complex political reality in which it would be difficult to achieve economic projects and programmers. Most of the parties that won the elections formulated ambitious electoral programs from an...
Post-mediation Iraqi-Iranian-Saudi relations: A reading on regional balances and security
Mustafa al-Saray - Director of Political Studies at Al Bayan Center for planning and studies
The Iranian–Saudi agreement on 10 March last year was a major turning point in terms of bilateral relations, regional relations, and international reactions.
This agreement, which took place under Chinese auspices,...
The outcome of the provincial elections: The first foot is for those who master the art of the possible
Abdul Aziz Aliwi Alissawi - An academic and researcher specializing in electoral affairs and democracy studies.
Introduction
The simplest concept of politics for a first-stage student in a political science major is that politics in short means “the art of the possible.” Since art means a...
Right-wing populist parties and 2024 European Parliament elections: Opportunities and challenges
Khudair Abbas Al-Dahlaki- Researcher specializing in Shan European far-right forces
Introduction
The European Parliament is the largest and most important democratic legislature for the representatives of some 500 million citizens of the European Union.
The European Parliamentary Assembly was established in Strasbourg, France, in the presence of...
Analyzing Russia’s Involvement in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region’s Energy Sector
Bahrooz Jaafar holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Cyprus International University in Nicosia, and he is also the founder and head of the Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies.
Key takeaways:
Russia and Iraq have rich oil and gas resources and a common interest in fostering...
Oil and gas sector in Iraq: reality and solutions
Ali Abd al-Rahim al-Abudi - Al-Nahrain University / College of Political Science - Department of Economic Relations
Summary:
Although Iraq is considered a major source of crude energy, it imports oil derivatives from abroad with a financial value estimated at more than 7% of the total...
Post-election: (Notes that need pause)
Imad Salah Sheikh Daoud- Professor of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Political Science, Al-Nahrien University
A prelude:
Free and fair elections are a manifestation of the success of the democratic transition and the consolidation of its working mechanisms in political systems that seek successful...
