German-Iraqi business relations. A struggle of economic, political and hegemonic interests

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Theoretical Background
  • 1.1 Theories of International Trade
  • 1.2 World System Theory
    • 1.2.1 The Middle East in the World Capitalist System
    • 1.2.2 Iraq
  • 1.3 Criticism of the World Systems Theory
• Chapter 2: German Trade during the Ottoman Era
  • 2.1 Rising European Interest in the Region
  • 2.2. German Ventures in the Region during the Ottoman Period
    • 2.2.1 Politics
    • 2.2.2 Economy
• Chapter 3: Iraq under British Influence
  • 3.1 The British Occupation of Iraq
  • 3.2. Hashemite Monarchy
  • 3.3 British Oil Policy
  • 3.4 The End of British Hegemony in Iraq
  • 3.5 German-Iraqi Business 1918 - 1958
    • 3.5.1 Weimar Republic
    • 3.5.2 Third Reich
    • 3.5.3 Federal Republic until 1958
• Chapter 4: Baath Regime
  • 4.1 Military Rule
  • 4.2 The Iraq-Iran War
  • 4.3 German-Iraqi Business 1958 - 1991
• Chapter 5: Iraq under American Influence
  • 5.1. US Interest in Iraq
  • 5.2 The Gulf War I
  • 5.3 Sanctions
  • 5.4 Iraq War
• Chapter 6: Post War Period
  • 6.1 Economic Developments
  • 6.2 German-Iraqi Business 2003 - 2013
  • 6.3 Perspectives for Germany

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper investigates the historical development of German-Iraqi business relations from the Ottoman era until 2015, examining the impact of various political and economic factors on these relations.

• The influence of international trade theories and world systems theory on German-Iraqi relations.
• The role of oil in shaping German-Iraqi business interactions, particularly during British and American influence.
• The impact of political upheavals and wars on German-Iraqi trade.
• The role of German foreign policy and economic interests in shaping these relations.
• The potential for future business opportunities between Germany and Iraq.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the theoretical framework for understanding German-Iraqi business relations, focusing on international trade theories and world system theory. It examines the role of the Middle East, and specifically Iraq, within the global capitalist system.

Chapter 2 explores German trade during the Ottoman era, highlighting the growing European interest in the region. It analyzes the German ventures in the Ottoman Empire, including the Baghdad Railway, and the rivalry between British and German interests.

Chapter 3 examines the period of British control over Iraq from 1918-1958, analyzing the resulting decline of German-Iraqi economic relations. The chapter focuses on British oil policy and its impact on German interests in the region.

Chapter 4 covers the peak of German-Iraqi economic relations from the revolution in 1958 until 1991, including the Iraq-Iran War.

Chapter 5 analyzes the period of US-American influence in Iraq, focusing on the impact of US interests on German-Iraqi trade during the sanctions period, the Oil for Food Program, and the Iraq War.

Chapter 6 examines the post-war period, discussing the economic developments in Iraq and the prospects for German-Iraqi business.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on the key concepts of German-Iraqi business relations, exploring the interplay of economic interests, political influences, and international trade theories. The paper analyzes the historical development of these relations, with a focus on the roles of oil, colonialism, and the impact of regional conflicts. The study explores the impact of world system theory, the Baghdad Railway, and the British and American interventions in Iraq on German-Iraqi business relations.