Iraq Economy

Budget Roadblocks Could Affect Big Troops Decision

AP | By LARA JAKES and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA | Posted 11.21.2011

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BAGHDAD -- Budget battles are the latest roadblock delaying a decision by Baghdad on how many U.S. troops it might request stay in Iraq, although a to...

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Iraq's On-Again, Off-Again Plans for Buying F-16s May Be On Again

Dorian de Wind | Posted 09.19.2011

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A critical component of Iraqi's national defense capabilities will be how well its air defense systems and fighter aircraft can defend and control its airspace and provide air sovereignty in case of an enemy attack.

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Obama Maliki Meeting: Iraqi PM To Seek US Investments

AP | CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA | Posted 05.25.2011

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BAGHDAD — Bombs killed at least 18 people and wounded dozens in Iraq on Tuesday in a sign that insurgents, though weakened, remain intent on des...

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Iraq Security Depends On Strengthening Private Sector: Analysis

Wall Street Journal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Now that we've withdrawn U.S. troops from Iraqi cities, American strategy must shift its emphasis from combat to post-conflict operations. As in post ...

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Poll: Iraq War Affecting Economic Downturn, Say 9 In 10

CBS News | Posted 05.25.2011

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According to a new poll by CBS News, 89% of Americans think that the Iraq War has contributed to the country's economic problems. Americans surveyed ...

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