Ionuţ CONSTANTIN EU wants to diversify its energy sources, that is a fact. Nabucco is a priority for Europe in its attempts to reduce the dependence on Russian gas. Therefore, Nabucco needs reliable and consistent supply sources. Iraq has significant natural gas resources and through agreements … [Read more...]
Energetic Strategies of Iraq
Cristina ALEXANDRESCU Iraq, a Moslem country in the Middle East, located between the Tigris and the Euphrates, represents the cradle of the first civilizations, of monotheism, but also of writing. Subsequently, for approaching our days, the Iraqi have been doing very well in the period of the … [Read more...]
Geography of Iraq
Essam ALSADI Présentation géographique de l’Irak (présentation succincte) De climat continental, l’Irak a une superficie de 444.442 km2 dont 208.464 km2 de désert, soit 46,9% de la superficie totale. Ce pays ne représente pas une unité géographique hétérogène. En effet, sa structure est marquée … [Read more...]
Iraq – The Next Global Energy Powerhouse. Key Findings of the Iraq Energy Outlook
Eugenia GUSILOV The International Energy Agency (IEA) released this October a special report which is considered a landmark in the institution’s World Energy Outlook series. The purpose of this article is to present the key findings of this report, which looks at Iraq’s present situation, assesses … [Read more...]
Iraq’s Energy Strategy: a Mid and long Term View
Thamir A. GHADHBAN I will start with a quick review of the political developments over the past few years, and I will then attempt to offer a diagnosis of the current shortcomings of the Iraqi energy sector and I will offer what I believe are the fundamental principles that constitute the … [Read more...]
The Romanian Armed Forces Contribution to Military Operations in Iraq
Visarion NEAGOE One of the major changes produced in the Romanian society after 1989 has undoubtedly been the new approach to international relations which reshaped the manner of Romania’s involvement in solving various problems of international community. In this context, our country's … [Read more...]
The Iraqi Military and the Political System
Hamza SHAREEF The Iraqi army was established in January 6, 1921 during the British Mandate. The Mandate System of governess was created by the League of Nations after WWI to prepare colonial territories for independence. Iraq fell under the British responsibly to guide its affairs till independent … [Read more...]
Les changements politiques en Irak après 2003 dans un contexte socio-historique
Cet article n'a pas, pour objective, de dresser des listes de faits frappants pour un sujet si vaste; plutôt il tentera de contribuer à la connaissance profonde de cet ancien pays, tant admiré que tourmenté! Et ce en donnant des éléments qui peuvent aider à l'analyse de la réalité de l'Irak que … [Read more...]
Iraq – High Time For Important Decisions
Robert Radu HERVIAN An important study done in the United States by a reputable Ivy League University specialized in teaching about international security affairs, environmental and resource issues as well as science and technology policies, is dedicated to Iraq’s ability to enter a major … [Read more...]
Lights on Iraq’s National Security Strategy Strengthening Iraq’s National Security in the Socio-Political Area
Ali Abdul-Aziz AL-YASIRI How should the ruling authorities in the state, particularly the Executive, manage, organize and plan in order to fulfill the essential requirements of the system for building the state of institutions, in which rights must be respected and duties and responsibilities must … [Read more...]