Iraq: Negotiating an Equitable Allocation of Oil Resources
The purpose of this negotiation simulation is to raise key issues and potential solutions, which are likely to arise during negotiations over Iraq’s oil, to the points of impasse. It is important to note that the objective of the simulation is not to reach consensus on the precise structure and operation of the oil industry. Rather, this negotiation simulation is designed to stimulate debate, surface points of impasse and identify potential solutions.
Briefing Packets
To provide the necessary information to conduct this simulation, this briefing packet presents a brief background on the nature and allocation of Iraq’s oil resources, identifies the main parties to the debate and their principal interests, and provides negotiating instructions for your delegation. The participants have been divided into four delegations: Shi’a, Sunni, Kurd, and Turkomen. Additionally, one delegation has been designated to serve as a facilitator: the United States Embassy. The simulation will proceed along a structured agenda, which is provided in the annex.