Iraq
Turkey’s Iraq campaign can be sustained indefinitely
Since 2022, Ankara has sought to expand its military operations in northern Iraq
IraqDrug trafficking will challenge the Iraqi government
The Iraqi government is increasingly focusing on a growing drugs problem
IraqIraq will reshape foreign military ties
Baghdad is reportedly seeking a timely withdrawal of coalition forces and is seeking better security links with Turkey
IraqUS could leverage IS Iraqi activity to keep troops
US Central Command reported an increase in IS operations in Iraq and Syria in the first half of 2024
IraqIraq signals openness to foreign trade and investment
The country is trying to move ahead with WTO accession and opening Baghdad’s international airport to foreign companies
IraqIraq can do little to stop Turkish incursions
Baghdad broke its silence and denounced a recent spike in Turkish military activity in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
IraqIraq will slowly raise domestic gas supply
Flared gas capture projects are accelerating, but upstream gas development is not attracting major investor interest
IraqIraq-Erbil issues will persist despite Barzani’s trip
Baghdad has worked increasingly to limit the autonomy of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG)
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