Great Powers Contest the Middle East
Outside powers keep locking in influence in Middle Eastern states through bilateral economic and security deals, a recurring feature of an emerging multipolar order.
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Iraq and the United States signed 48 agreements during the new Iraqi prime minister's visit—a leader who took office after the US president vetoed another candidate—locking in bilateral economic and security ties in the region.
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Supporting · July 19, 2026
Iraq and the United States Sign 48 Agreements During Prime Minister's Visit
Iraq and the United States signed 48 agreements during the new Iraqi prime minister's visit—a leader who took office after the US president vetoed another candidate—locking in bilateral economic and security ties in the region.
The Hindu
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