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For the past ten years, DWI has wanted to develop the lucrative Iraqi oil reserves for its exploration, drilling, refining, and transport division; DWI's Oil Division has been limited to Siberia and the South China Sea up to this date, and was precluded from entry into business in Iraq by United States law and U.N Sanctions.

Discuss whether the present situation in Iraq presents new opportunities for DWI to expand its market share into Iraq, the legal and ethical risks and benefits, both short term and long term, of attempting to do so, and identify the government(s) and/or organization(s) with whom DWI should deal should the company embark on a business venture in Iraq.

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This solution discusses the possibility of developing Iraqi oil resources by DWI. It then explores the legal and ethical issues related with developing oil in Iraq. .

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For the past ten years, DWI has wanted to develop the lucrative Iraqi oil reserves for its exploration, drilling, refining, and transport division; DWI's Oil Division has been limited to Siberia and the South China Sea up to this date, and was precluded from entry into business in Iraq by United States law and U.N Sanctions.

Discuss whether the present situation in Iraq presents new opportunities for DWI to expand its market share into Iraq, the legal and ethical risks and benefits, both short term and long term, of attempting to do so, and identify the government(s) and/or organization(s) with whom DWI should deal should the company ...

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