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China-Iraq Relations
Why Did Iraq Suspend a $10 Billion Deal With China?
By Ameer Al-Auqaili
The decision to stall a massive oil-for-infrastructure agreement marks a turning point in Middle East power dynamics.
Will Iraq’s Prime Minister Sudani Visit China?
By Sardar Aziz
The Iraqi prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has been invited to Beijing, but it appears that the Iraqi side is reluctant. Why?
China Expands Its Oil Ties in Iraq
By Sercan Çalışkan
China’s dominance in Iraq’s energy sector creates political interdependence between the two countries.
China’s Expanding Influence in Iraq
By Sercan Çalışkan
Iraq’s geostrategic location and oil resources make it a crucial point in China’s Belt and Road Initiatives.
A Quantum Leap Forward: Chinese Influence Grows in Iraq’s Oil Market
By Sophie Zinser
A Chinese company is nearing a multibillion-dollar deal with Iraq's state-run oil marketing company.
China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq
By Daniel J. Samet
Iraq joins the ranks of China's Belt and Road, a move that should have attracted far more attention.
China in the Middle East: The Iraqi Kurdish Question
By Samuel Ramani
While Beijing’s opposition to separatist movements remains solid, it could nonetheless benefit from the secession of Iraqi Kurdistan.
China and Iraq Announce Strategic Partnership
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the development of ties, the relationship remains largely founded on Iraqi oil and gas.
China Stays Coy on Fighting Islamic State
By Shannon Tiezzi
Strangely, Chinese reports of meetings with Iraq's foreign minister made no mention of IS.
It's Still a Good Idea for China to Send Troops to Fight ISIS
By Dingding Chen
Beijing has more to gain than to lose by intervening against ISIS in Iraq.
China Should Send Troops to Fight ISIS
By Dingding Chen
Fighting ISIS has multiple benefits for China; Beijing should seize on this rare opportunity.
China May Regret ‘Free Riding’ in Iraq
By Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
"Unless China invests in counter-terrorism operations internationally, it will face the consequences domestically."
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