30.06.09 Iraq Focus
June issue: Table of contents
LEADERSHIP AND POLICY
> Maliki calls for presidential system
> Trade minister arrested on corruption charges
RISK
> Kuwait fights back at Iraqi attacks
> Kurdish elections offer first challenge for ruling parties
> Obeidi assassination betraya Al-Qaeda imprint
> Private security firms become 'life-support providers' to new market
entrants
OIL INDUSTRY
> New SOC chief faces up to stiff production challenge: Company still
requires approval for key decisions; Service contract signings due by end of
June
> Under fire Shahristani comes out fighting
> Kurdish oil merger could be followed by others
> Shell chipper on gas HoA prospects
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
> Government backs reforms to boost investment and funding
> Business news in brief: Iraq Airways direct to London; Sadr City
redevelopment approved.