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

... consensus in Washington that the stage of massive military deployments has come to an end and that, in a very complicated Iraqi scene, diplomatic influence supported by security alliances is more effective and less expensive. Given the relative stability of Iraqi Kurdistan in comparison to the rest of Iraq and its historical ties to Washington, Erbil seems to be the preferred U.S. choice in the present scenario. Whether in the fight against ISIS or in balancing Iran's expanding influence in Iraq, the Kurdish region has continuously proven to be a dependable friend at pivotal moments. Kurdish Leadership Welcomes U.S. Consulate Amid Regional Challenges During the inaugural ceremony, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State ...

12.12.2025

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Moscow’s Iraq strategy: Make lots of friends

... but Moscow is also becoming what it sees as a “natural ally” of Iraq in the fight against terrorism. Since Russia, Syria, Iran and Iraq formed an information-sharing group in 2015, Russia has sought to deepen this area of cooperation through joint ... ... 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 ...

15.05.2018

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