Economy Economy 2022-01-19 China's deal to build 1,000 schools in Iraq sparks worries about long-term consequences While China's deal with Iraq to build desperately needed schools appears to be a positive step, Iraqis fear China will exploit the situation to gain a bigger foothold in the Iraqi economy. Economy 2022-01-12 USAID helps al-Raqa women farmers revive their lands USAID is providing more than 150 women with the technical know-how and the tools to rehabilitate their dormant, war-damaged fields and become self sufficient. Economy 2022-01-11 Chinese projects in Iraq provoke increasing resentment among locals A recent attack on a Chinese oil services company in Dhi Qar is a manifestation of public unease over China's economic incursion. Economy 2021-11-12 Despite oil wealth, poverty fuels despair in south Iraq Iraq keeps pumping oil, but nothing seems to improve for residents of Basra, who blame the local authorities and groups loyal to Tehran for their economic troubles. Economy 2021-08-31 Iraqis question the price of Chinese economic investment Some worry that an economic agreement with China would leave Iraq in China's debt and would open the door to Iranian exploitation. Economy 2021-08-11 IRGC's Quds Force consolidates Iran's economic presence in Syria Iran is racing against time -- and Russia -- to sink its teeth deeper into Syria and expand its economic footprint there. Economy 2021-07-12 Observers warn of Iran's 'predatory' influence on Syrian economy Attempts by the Iranian regime and its proxies to milk Syria's economy will have devastating long-term effects, say economists. Economy 2021-06-25 Saudi Arabia seen as principal barrier to 'infiltration' in the Middle East The kingdom's economic power and importance in Islam make it an essential ally for any country seeking influence in the region, analysts say. Economy 2021-06-04 Iran struggles to recoup huge financial losses from Syrian conflict Faced with an economic crisis at home, the Islamic Republic has mounted a massive effort to enter the Syrian marketplace and recoup its war losses. But Moscow has outmaneuvered Tehran. Economy 2021-06-03 Drought, Iran-backed militias stymie Iraq's agricultural production Some farmers blame IRGC-backed militias of setting local crop fields on fire and then flooding the local market with imported goods in order to keep Iraq dependent on imports. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next
