The Iraqi Development Road risks becoming a contract arena as war, corruption, and factional rivalry threaten its financing and implementation.
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Ankara and Baghdad deepen ties as the Iran war makes Turkey a more valuable economic and security partner for Iraq.
Iran’s missile cities reflect regime priorities, but economic collapse demands a fundamental shift toward investing in people over underground military.
Severe funding reductions present an unprecedented turning point, challenging international institutions to restructure frameworks and unlock local capacity.
Gulf states absorb Iranian missile and drone attacks. They counsel Washington not to end operations prematurely. Iran’s resilience threatens their economic transformation.
Gulf states are borrowing heavily; the wisdom of each approach hinges on whether funds fuel productive development or recurrent spending.