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Erbil as a Diplomatic Hub: U.S. Changes Approach in Iraq

... long-term diplomatic influence concentrated in more stable geographic regions than on direct military engagement In an initiative that goes beyond conventional diplomacy, the United States opened a sizeable consulate building in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday, December 3. This opening has significant political and security ramifications and occurs at a pivotal moment in the context of the region. As stated in the U.S. National Security Strategy 2026 , the event represents a purposeful ...

12.12.2025

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Moscow’s Iraq strategy: Make lots of friends

... the highest-level political leaders and contacts among “unofficial players” in the region. Based on Maximov’s recent meetings, one can see Moscow’s attempts to maintain contacts with virtually all important actors — from major politicians in Iraqi Kurdistan such as Massoud Barzani, Iraqi Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi al-Alaq , Vice President Nouri al-Maliki and National Wisdom Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim , among many others. Therefore, while Russia’s strategy ...

15.05.2018

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U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)