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    Financial Transformations in Iraq (2014 – 2024): Growth of the Money Supply and Increase in Internal Debt

    Bassam Raad / Researcher in Economic Affairs Fiscal and monetary policies in Iraq have witnessed major changes over the past decade. The figures in the annual statistical bulletins of the Central Bank for the years (2014) and (2024) reflect noticeable increases in the growth of the money supply and...

    Maritime Transport Challenges in Iraq in Light of Disruptions in Maritime Transport Chains (Reality, Solutions, and Challenges)

    Dr. Hussein Haider Mohammed Al-Jazaeri / PhD in Maritime Transport Economics Maritime transport of oil in Iraq is considered the most important vital and economic artery, as it is the main window through which it overlooks global markets. Through the oil ports in the south, crude oil, petroleum products, and...

    The National Digital Currency Wall in the Face of Bitcoin: The Iraqi Digital Dinar as a Model

    Dr. Maytham Hamid Nasser / Department of International Economic Relations / College of Political Science The Central Bank of Iraq recently announced its intention to introduce the Iraqi digital dinar into local and international transactions. This step represents a genuine need under economic conditions aimed at addressing liquidity shortages and...

    Pollution in Baghdad: Faltering Policies and the Greed of Investment

    Diari Salih / Researcher The air of the capital, Baghdad, recently witnessed a serious pollution episode; accordingly, it was classified as the second most polluted city in the world, as the levels of some polluting elements reached nine times the rates approved by the World Health Organization as safe...

    Artificial Intelligence and Privacy in the Iraqi Digital Economic Space Challenges and Solutions, with an Overview of Privacy Protection Measures in Iraq and Norway

    Dr. Sanaa Abdul Qader Mustafa / University Professor – Norway – PhD in Industrial Economics The operational importance of artificial intelligence privacy in the Iraqi digital space lies in AI’s reliance on data as a primary source for learning and development. The data used include users’ behaviors, geographic locations, consumer...

    Assessing the Impact of the Fire Insurance Gap on the Vulnerability of Private Economic Enterprises in Iraq

    Dr. Ali Dadoush – Economic Researcher The concept of insurance represents a safeguard against unforeseen future events, working to mitigate anticipated material and financial losses resulting from disasters that individuals cannot cover, bear, or determine in scale and consequences. Branches of insurance have expanded according to the types of incidents...

    Turkey and the Pursuit of a Godfather Role in Iraq’s Energy Sector

    Turkey is strategically seeking to capitalize on regional and international developments in order to secure economic, political, and military gains. It seeks to exploit the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline for domestic purposes, with reports indicating it is already using the pipeline to transport oil within Turkey. The issue of transportation is...

    Economy on the Edge of the Strait: Iraq and the Ordeal of Oil Exports Amid Maritime Threats

    Dr. Ali Ahmed Abdul Marzouq / Iraqi Researcher Specializing in Security and Military Policies June 13, 2025, marked a decisive strategic turning point, pushing the region into an unprecedented power imbalance with the outbreak of direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel. This confrontation effectively ended the pattern of indirect...

    Iraq’s 2025 Budget: Is It Time to Rethink How the Federal Budget Is Prepared and Implemented?

    Dr. Ali Abdulrahim Al-Aboudi / Al-Nahrain University – International Economic Relations The general budget is the most critical component of economic and social reform efforts in all countries. For this reason, nations have placed great importance on how the state’s financial budget is managed and the proper methodology for preparing...

    The Repercussions of U.S. Tariffs: On the Global Economy and International Relations “Iraq as a Case Study”

    Ziyad Abdulrahman Ali – Lecturer, College of Political Science, University of Mosul Amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and other countries, tariffs have emerged as one of the primary tools used by the U.S. administration to pursue its economic goals. In this context, the trade policy announced by...