12-13-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG I have said repeatedly – I’m not sure they will release Iraq from their UNSC Ch 7 oversight anytime in the near future. This would greatly limit the UN’s ability to come and go (within Iraq’s borders) as they see fit. Though the UN appears to be pushing Iraq forward rapidly, I am dubious they give up a big tool in their fight against terrorism in the region. Does Iraq have to be fully released from the UN Ch 7 charter (the protection portion) to progress to where we would like them to? I believe not. JMHO. I am going to be somewhat reserved until a official U.N. announcement of a full release from CH 7. It’s also curious how they managed to hold an international bond offering without this previously and were successful? Relax – wait for the facts. [post 2 of 2]
12-13-2017 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Iraq emerges from Chapter VII and the “oil for food” Obviously, this is very big news, however...Is Iraq being FULLY removed from the UN Ch 7 Charter (as in – all UNSC oversight)? (BTW – the sanctions and “the UNSC Charter” may well be two related but different functions.) The wording is still a bit murky for me...There are some “tensing”, translation and direct reference issues I would like to see cleared up. It’s not entirely clear they are officially clear of Ch 7 entirely. In many of the articles and interviews, it appears (to me) as though this is referring to the Oil-for-Food program as an individual issue...apart from the UNSC overall function. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
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