Discussing developments in the Iraqi file with the American withdrawal and the war on Iran in the “Hiwarna” program
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In an episode of the “Our Dialogue” program with our colleague Mays Muhammad, guests from Baghdad, Washington, Istanbul, and Beirut discussed developments in the Iraqi file after the American withdrawal from Iraq and the latest developments in the war on Iran, with the participation of experts in national security and political affairs from various universities and research centers.
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Why It Matters
The program addresses developments in the Iraqi file in light of the American withdrawal from Iraq, which represents a major shift in the American military presence in the region, in addition to developments in the war on Iran and its effects on regional security.
In this episode of the “Our Dialogue” program with our colleague Mays Muhammad, we discuss developments in the Iraqi file with the American withdrawal from Iraq, and the latest developments in the war on Iran.
Guest of the episode from Baghdad, Dr. Firas Elias - a professor at the College of Political Science at the University of Mosul - who specializes in national security affairs
A group of guests participated in the dialogue:
Jean Saleh - Washington - Researcher in Middle East affairs and American foreign policy
D. Faisal Ahmed - Istanbul - Professor at the Faculty of Sharia
Iskandar Khashashu - Beirut - Writer and political analyst in the Lebanese newspaper “An-Nahar”.
D. Qusay Al-Qaisi - Baghdad - researcher on Russian affairs
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The debate on the repercussions of the US withdrawal on Iraqi security will continue in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Regional positions toward the war on Iran will evolve as escalation continues
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the repercussions of a complete American withdrawal on Iraqi internal security?
- How will the war on Iran affect Iraq's relations with its neighbors?
- What is the expected role of regional powers such as Türkiye and Iran in filling the security vacuum in Iraq?



