What Biden and Sudani Need to Start the Next Chapter of U.S.-Iraq Relations.

Autor: Stroul, Dana, Wahab, Bilal
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Zdroj: Washington Institute for Near East Policy: PolicyWatch; Apr2024, p1-5, 5p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the upcoming visit of Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to Washington and the importance of the meeting for both Sudani and President Biden. Sudani aims to secure continued U.S. support for Iraq's development while avoiding becoming a battleground between the U.S. and Iran. The Biden administration seeks to shift its focus on Iraq away from Iran policy and towards a broader policy that includes commerce, education, energy, and climate. The article highlights the challenges and priorities for both leaders, including the U.S. military presence in Iraq, curbing militia influence, and addressing corruption and Iranian influence. It emphasizes the need for a strategic partnership between the U.S. and Iraq to promote stability and security in the region. [Extracted from the article]
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