According to webangah News Agency, Iraq’s newly unveiled national security strategy (2025-2030), titled “Iraq first,” appears at first glance to be a complete and enterprising document aimed at addressing the country’s multifaceted challenges. However,like any strategic plan,it carries potential strengths,weaknesses,and uncertainties in its implementation.
Prospects and Advantages of Iraq’s National Security Strategy
The strategy’s holistic approach stands out as a key strength—it extends beyond military and security dimensions to encompass economic, social, diplomatic, religious, and service-oriented aspects.Such breadth is critical for Iraq, which faces deeply interconnected challenges.
The emphasis on domestic and international partnerships, including the involvement of state institutions, civil society, and support from organizations like the EU advisory mission—as acknowledged by Iraq’s Prime Minister—reflects an effort to build consensus. This could facilitate technical and financial assistance while leveraging Iraq’s diverse societal capacities.
The branding “Iraq First” signals a focus on national interests as top priority—a move that may bolster national unity. The five-year timeframe also provides a structured basis for planning progress tracking.
The Prime Minister’s call for collective responsibility across all sectors of society could enhance public ownership of the strategy’s success.
Challenges and Obstacles
A major hurdle is execution feasibility: Experts highlight systemic issues like entrenched corruption political instability armed group influence weak institutions While drafting such framework is commendable implementation remains uncertain given these realities
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