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US Exit From Iraq Opens a New Battle for Influence
The United States is winding down its military presence in Iraq, and analysts warn this will trigger a contest among regional and global powers to fill the resulting vacuum. Commentators argue that Iran, Gulf states, and other actors will now compete for political and economic leverage in Baghdad, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.
Why now: Recent movement on the US military withdrawal from Iraq has renewed debate over which powers will gain influence there.
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- US Exit From Iraq Opens a New Battle for Influence · Modern Diplomacy
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