Publication
Jun 2011
This report reviews the growing competition between Turkey and Iran for influence in Iraq as the US troop withdrawal proceeds. In doing so, it finds an alignment of interests between Baghdad, Ankara, and Washington in a strong and stable Iraq fueled by increased hydrocarbon production. Where possible, the US should therefore encourage Turkish and Iraqi cooperation and economic integration as a key part of its post-2011 strategy for Iraq and the region.
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Author | Sean Kane |
Series | USIP Special Reports |
Issue | 276 |
Publisher | United States Institute of Peace (USIP) |
Copyright | © 2011 United States Institute of Peace (USIP) |