The Great Game of Iraq: A Web of Interests That's Hard to Untangle The recent visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi to the United States, where he signed 48 agreements with American companies worth up to $100 billion in foreign direct investment, has generated significant attention.
However, beneath the surface lies a far more intricate and nuanced story – one that reveals the complex web of interests at play in Iraq.
At its core, this is a tale of great power politics, where Washington, Tehran, and Beijing are vying for influence in a country strategically located atop some of the world's most prized oil reserves.