30.10.09 Iraq Focus October issue: Table of contents

LEADERSHIP AND POLICY
> Fragile alliances jostle for position as election season gets off to early start: Al-Maliki's alliance
> Competing coaltions: The Iraqi National Alliance; The Iraqi National List; The Abu Risha camp;
> Al-maliki: the man of the moment.

POLITICS AND SECURITY
> Election law impasse: Electoral commission accused of pro-government bias
> More violence expected ahead of elections: First official death toll issued
> Barham Saleh appointed as Kurdish PM
> Bye bye brigadier: Abdel Karim Khalaf's career cut short
> League of the Righteous: Prisoners freed.

ENERGY INDUSTRY
> Landmark Rumaila field services deal causes controversy: Contract details; Other bidders think again
> Oil and gas law faces another delay
> Confidence takes a tumble in the KRG
> Energy industry in brief: British troops back to protect ports; Two new tankers.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
> Budget approved but Central Bank not happy
> High hopes for US investment conference.