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US Exit From Iraq Opens a New Battle for Influence
The United States is drawing down its military presence in Iraq, and regional and global powers are moving to fill the vacuum. Analysts warn that Iran, and potentially other actors such as China and Russia, will compete for influence over Baghdad's politics, security arrangements and energy policy. Observers say the withdrawal could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East and test Iraq's ability to assert its own sovereignty.
Why now: The US drawdown raises urgent questions about who will dominate Iraq and the wider region next.
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- US Exit From Iraq Opens a New Battle for Influence · Modern Diplomacy
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