Unrest in Iraq Reminds Us of Geopolitical Risks to Oil

Jan 2, 2020 | Ellen R. Wald
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Over the New Year holiday, pro-Iran militiamen surrounded the United States embassy in Baghdad. Ultimately, and thankfully, the American personnel remained unscathed, but it was a further reminder of the political unrest that continues to dominate that country. It also reminds us of the potential disruption that more unrest in Iraq could impact global oil markets.