Iraq’s foreign policy is shaped by internal rivalries and militia influence, not strategy; pro-U.S. factions gain as Iran weakens.
Browsing: Balance
Iraq balances U.S. pressure and waning Iranian influence; Sudani’s pragmatism offers a path to sovereignty.
Iraq must secure its Syrian border and balance U.S.-Iran pressures as Assad’s fall reshapes regional alliances and threats.
Riyadh employs a calculated, risk-averse strategy: using Kurdish relations as a geopolitical tool against rivals while prioritizing state stability. This reflects a core dilemma of balancing offensive opportunities against the defensive need to maintain regional status quos.