Iraq
Washington will sustain a presence in Iraq
Iraq and the United States appear to be in the midst of finalising agreements on reconfiguring the US presence in Iraq
IraqOngoing US presence will balance Iran’s role in Iraq
Iraq and the United States have reportedly reached an agreement on the withdrawal of anti-IS coalition forces
IraqIraq will pursue anti-IS coalition exit
Baghdad and Washington are publicly communicating differing assessments of Islamic States (IS) capabilities
IraqTurkey’s security interests may dictate key road link
Turkey hosted a meeting on Baghdad’s Development Road project amid news of Iraqi military’s downing of a Turkish drone
TurkeyIraq will prioritise tackling power generation needs
The government faces difficulties in generating sufficient electricity to meet demand, which is driving a focus on gas
IraqTurkish-Iraqi security ties will be on firmer ground
A new agreement between Iraq and Turkey helps Baghdad manage public reactions to Turkish incursions
TurkeyIraq will find struggle to stop anti-US attacks
Iranian-backed militias have resumed attacks against US bases in Iraq
IraqIraq’s legislative agenda will prove controversial
Parliament is working through amendments to two major laws that are sparking much domestic debate
Iraq
