Iraq

April 2008 | Ratings Update

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called on neighbouring states in the Gulf to honour pledges to cancel Saddam-era debts and also provide more political support to the war-torn country by reopening embassies in Baghdad. No Arab states currently have a permanent ambassador based in the Iraqi capital, and while some have said they will reopen their embassies, they have delayed plans, citing security problems as the motivating factor. However, with Iraq establishing closer ties with Iran in recent months, we believe that GCC-states will remain wary of Baghdad and uneasy about improving diplomatic relations, a fact highlighted by its

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