Iraq and the development path project: opportunities and challenges of the geopolitical reality and the current regional situation

Abstract

In view of the geopolitical transformations taking place in the regional and international environments, Iraq seeks, through the Development Path Project, to expand the circle of openness to its regional and international neighborhood through its foreign policy, as the expansion of its geopolitical space towards theworlddid not come from a vacuum, but rather through its awareness of these transformations, as well as its awareness of For the set of geopolitical advantages that it enjoys, and how to employ them in order to return to its natural status as an important centerin theregion by virtue of its distinctive geographical location, which serves as a link and communication link between the East and the West, as well as how to exploit the opportunities available to it economically, politically, and security, and address the challenges that itmay face.His desired project.Thus, the research focuses on the opportunities and challenges of this project and its impact on the economic and political situation, in order to achieve sustainable development and get rid of the rentier character inherent in the Iraqi economy.