W.G. Dunlop

Kurdistan’s oil standoff

IRAQI Kurdistan’s efforts to ramp up its oil production and export capabilities increase the viability of independence as an option for the region, which is in a months-long standoff with Baghdad. Published 25 Jun, 2012 02:01am

Shakespeare tragedy set amid Iraq strife

BAGHDAD: Romeo is Shia, Juliet Sunni, and they must contend not only with warring families but a country torn by conflict and sectarian strife: this is the story of “Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad”. Published 25 Apr, 2012 09:14pm

Arab summit a success for Iraq despite flaws

BAGHDAD: Despite the absence of key leaders, heavy-handed security measures and resolutions seen as soft, the fact that Iraq managed to host an Arab summit at all has been hailed as a success Published 30 Mar, 2012 10:54pm

US-Iraq ties to remain close after pullout

BAGHDAD: Baghdad`s ties with Washington will likely stay close even after US troops depart, but neighbouring countries including Iran will probably make plays for increased influence here, experts say. Published 13 Dec, 2011 10:05pm

US hands key base back to Iraq

BAGHDAD: The United States on Friday handed over to Iraqi control the sprawling Victory Base Complex near Baghdad, the main base from which the US war in Iraq was run, a US military spokesman said Published 02 Dec, 2011 09:37pm

Iraq set for turbulence after US departure, warns general

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s security situation is likely to see “turbulence” as American forces depart and groups including Al Qaeda seek to take advantage of this, the top US general in the country said on Monday Published 21 Nov, 2011 09:14pm