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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Iran’s foreign policy towards Iraq post 2003
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Saleem Farhan Jathoom
Abstract
This article explores the nature of the fundamental variables that have
significantly influenced Iranian foreign policy, focusing on its stance toward
Iraq in the post-2003 era. Where the demise of the Baathist regime in Iraq
presented Iran with an unprecedented and transformative opportunity to
recalibrate its relations with a nation that had traditionally been perceived
as one of its most formidable adversaries. Iran's ascension and its role as the
primary foreign power broker in Iraq materialized through strategic leveraging
of its extensive border with Iraq, coupled with its enduring relationships with
influential Iraqi political figures, political factions, and various militant
groups. This ascent was achieved by harnessing the dimensions of soft power,
particularly in domains such as economics, religion, and the dissemination of
information. Drawing from neo-realism, it suggests that nations should
strengthen their economies, build domestic military capabilities, forge
beneficial alliances, and pursue opposing actions on the global stage.
According to this theory, Iran aimed to extend its influence in Iraq by
supporting and empowering political and armed groups. Leveraging its extensive
border and established relationships with Iraqi figures, parties, and armed
groups, Iran has become the foremost foreign facilitator in Iraq. Its soft
power, encompassing economics, religion, and information, played a crucial role
in this expansion. Furthermore, Iran's involvement in Iraq was closely tied to
its broader aspirations for a more prominent position in the Gulf region,
aligning with its political, economic, military capabilities, and geopolitical
significance.
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Pages:29-35
How to cite this article:
Saleem Farhan Jathoom "Iran’s foreign policy towards Iraq post 2003". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 29-35
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