Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, the country has been in turmoil. Nevertheless, the Iraqi people are still trying to find a path to peace and development. This article will delve into the war, political and economic development in Iraq.
Of course, here is a more detailed analysis of the current situation in Iraq:
I. The Situation of the War
Major conflict: The main conflict that Iraq is currently facing is the war on terror. Since 2014, the rise of ISIS (Islamic State) on the border between Iraq and Syria poses a serious threat to Iraq's territorial integrity and people's security. Despite some victories in the fight against ISIS, violence in the region remains frequent.
Military Operations: Iraq** has taken a number of military operations against ISIS. These operations include air strikes, ground offensives and raids by special forces. In addition, Iraq is supported by neighboring countries such as Iran and Turkey, who have provided military assistance and training to Iraq.
Rebuilding the Army: During the long war, Iraq's military has experienced huge losses. Therefore, the rebuilding of the army became a priority. Iraq is training new soldiers and officers, while also updating its military equipment.
Second, the political situation.
Political system: Iraq is a republican country with a democratic electoral system. However, the process of genuine democratization has been hampered by long-standing political instability and conflicts between different ethnic groups and religious sects.
Ethnic and religious differences: Iraq is a multicultural country with a diverse mix of ethnic groups and religious beliefs. However, these differences have led to serious political divisions. For example, there are deep ethnic and religious contradictions between Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds.
Corruption: Corruption is also a serious problem for Iraq's political system. The lack of an effective supervisory mechanism and anti-corruption laws has led to the failure to effectively curb corrupt practices, which has seriously affected political stability and social order.
3. Economic development.
Petroleum industry: The oil industry is the backbone of Iraq's economy. Despite the challenges of war and political instability, the oil industry continues to generate significant economic revenues for Iraq. However, this also limits the diversity of economic development, making the development of other industries relatively lagging behind.
Infrastructure: Iraq** is investing heavily in infrastructure to drive economic development. This includes the construction of roads, railways, electricity and communication networks. However, progress on these projects is often hampered by the effects of war and corruption.
Education and Skills Training: In order to improve the skills level of its people, Iraq** is investing more in education and skills training. This includes the establishment of more schools, training centres and vocational training institutions. However, due to long-term war and political instability, the development of education and skills training still faces many challenges.
Attracting foreign investment: In order to promote economic development, Iraq** is working hard to attract foreign investment. This includes the provision of tax incentives and other incentives to attract foreign companies to invest in Iraq. However, due to the effects of war and political instability, the inflow of foreign capital remains limited.