Publications by Fellows: Massimo Ramaioli: Iranian Meddling and Iraqi Security: Policy Options for Europe

Our Fellow Massimo Ramaioli wrote a policy brief on Iran’s relationship with Iraq for IRPIA – Institute for Research and Policy Integration in Africa.

The brief addresses two key questions. “First, which features of Iraqi politics enable Iranian meddling in its domestic affairs? Second, what are the consequences for Iraq from a security perspective, and consequently for its viability as a state?”

The brief also offers recommendations primarily for European Union foreign policy to assist Iraq in its efforts to tackle internal security and establish relations with Iran that are not subservient to the latter’s regional policy designs and ambitions. These recommendations may also be beneficial to policy makers elsewhere, including Africa, as they seek to strengthening ties with Iraq while maintaining good relations with Iran.

Read the publication here.