Iranian Journal of Public Policy

Iranian Journal of Public Policy

Geopolitical Analysis of The Challenges And Opportunities Of Iraq's Reconstruction Emphasizing The Opportunities of Iran

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Mohanad Mohammed Hasan 1
Ali Valigholizadehn 2
Mahdi Karimi 3
1 M.A Student of Geopolitics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Political Geography, Faculty of Humanities, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Studies on Asian Cultural Documentations, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran
10.22059/jppolicy.2025.103605
Abstract
The US attack, the emergence of ISIS and internal conflicts in Iraq have led to the death and injury of thousands of people, the displacement of millions of people, and billions of dollars in damage to different parts of this country. Based on this, this article using descriptive-analytic method investigates the following question: “what opportunities and threats does the geopolitics of this country provide for the reconstruction of Iraq and what are Iran’s opportunities in this relation?” This article discusses that geopolitics of Iraq has simultaneously created opportunities and challenges for the reconstruction of this country and geopolitical opportunities and international cooperation can pave the way to realize a sustainable and developed future for Iraq. Finally, this article has presented some suggestions to prevent the irreparable saturation of the aforementioned challenges in Iran's neighborhood and to take advantage of existing opportunities, in accordance with a complete understanding of the field realities of Iraq that could pave the way for Iran's presence in the reconstruction of Iraq and the use of its opportunities.
Keywords
Geopolitics
Iraq
Iran
Reconstruction
Opportunities and Challenges
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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 11, Issue 3
Summer 2025
Pages 189-209