Sunni Muslims take part in an anti-government demonstration, March 2013

Ten years on from the invasion, Iraq is still in a state of crisis. It remains plagued by on-going violence which has seen an upsurge since the US army withdrew at the end of 2011. Despite the fact that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has asserted himself as a strong leader capable of running the country during times of intense difficulty, Iraq has been paralysed by political impasse for years and the divisions between the different blocs appear almost insurmountable.

President Jalal Talabani's ailing health continues to cause problems, particularly in terms of Baghdad's relations with Erbil in which he acted as a neutral mediator. If the situation is mismanaged the country may be in for an even rockier period of armed conflict and an increase in militancy. This, and the fact that Iraq remains largely unstable, makes it important for IOCs and other foreign investors to keep head of the news and latest developments there.

Iraq Focus is an authoritative report tailored to suit the needs and activities of international companies interested in making headway in a country which is trying to rebuild itself and establish a fair and democratic government. Iraq has recently opened its doors to a host of international oil and gas companies vying to develop the country's energy sector. Highly analytical and comprehensive, Iraq Focus examines in detail the people and companies that are shaping the country's future, and provides both exclusive information and balanced commentary about the climatic changes in the country.

The Iraq Focus team includes in-country editors and experts who work closely with Iraq-based sources to comment on news and developments every month. The publication also contains a strong analysis-based political section, providing a regular briefing designed to give our readers a balanced inside track and a chronicle of all major developments as they occur. Iraq Focus is a comprehensive source of information on a number of topics, including the country's politics, economy, culture and conflicts, supported by statistical data and records. For more information about Iraq Focus, please contact us here.