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Working Paper #46 / 2019 This working paper looks into the complex issue of Russia–Iraq relations. It provides a detailed analysis of the foundations of the bilateral ties between the two countries, Russia’s approach to the Kurdish issue, and the future of cooperation between Russia and Iraq now that both countries have completed ...
... pipelines via Turkey. These developments have been very welcome, particularly by the Kurds, not only for the generated income but also for drawing Russia into the security... ... of the KRG referendum for independence. What is the attitude of the major forces in Iraqi Kurdistan to Russia's policy in the region? How can the parties develop their... ... consideration the interests of Baghdad? Ruslan Mamedov: Russia Eyes Opportunities with New Iraqi Decision-makers In Kurdistan Region, there are two main ruling parties (the Kurdistan...
... Iraqi Kurds was particularly active during the Iraqi crisis of the 1960s–1970s. The USSR acted as an intermediary between the Kurds led by Barzani and President of Iraq Saddam Hussein. Russian scholars have written a number of papers on the era. In particular, Yevgeny Primakov stressed the ... .... The USSR participated in the process to work out a compromise solution in 1970 based on the idea of creating an autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan. However, domestic political problems and mistrust led to constant breaches of the arrangements. In 1974, Baghdad ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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