Iraq

China plans to boost oil purchases from Iraq by 70%, even as security in the country falters.

“If you want excellent generals, admirals, and senior enlisted tomorrow, then, loosen the reins today.”

Weak actors prevail in conflict by convincing the strong of what they can’t do-namely, win.

As scrutiny over China’s involvement in Iraq’s energy sector grows, India is quietly strengthening its partnership with Baghdad.

The U.S. stands to benefit more than any country except Iraq itself from China’s investment in Baghdad’s oil.

Plus will WeChat replace Weibo? Some Tuesday China links to stories that caught our eye.

The U.S. has never intervened in conflicts because chemical weapons were used. What’s changed?

“The Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, taken together, will be the most expensive wars in U.S. history.”

A decade after the invasion, America’s “one-Iraq” policy is pulling the country apart. Supporting the Kurds is the key to saving it.

That the U.S. may have inadvertently helped convince the leaders of Argentina and Iraq to pursue war…

While China’s oil dealings with countries like Iran and Sudan receive global attention, its budding relationship with Iraq may turn out to be the most important.

FIFA has declared that the country is not safe to host official international games.