Iraqi Diplomatic Strategies for Enhancing Geopolitical Influence in the Middle East: Contexts, Trends, and Challenges

Abstract

The study deals with Iraq's foreign policy, analyzing its strategies in bolstering Iraq's role in the Middle East region. Within a context necessitating geopolitical maneuvers, Iraq adopts approaches to create a strategic impact in its foreign relations alongside forging strategic partnerships, adapting to the evolving nature of regional and international dynamics. These developments serve as a driving force for Iraqi foreign policy concerns, aimed at expanding its foreign relations and solidifying its regional role significantly. Conversely, the study examines the most crucial challenges and their impact limitations on Iraq's regional orientations. The study is divided into three main axes: The first presents the transformational features of Iraqi diplomatic trends as a precursor to regional effectiveness. The second discusses the geopolitical realism of Iraqi diplomatic actions as a means for regional progress. The third focuses on Iraqi diplomacy's response to the escalating geopolitical trends of regional influences.