According to webangah News Agency, Iraqi Prime Minister mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani last Thursday revealed a new national security strategy titled “Iraq First” for 2025-2030.The plan aims to strengthen Iraq’s security, stability, sovereignty, and prosperity while fostering balanced international partnerships.
The strategy emerges years after former U.S. President Donald Trump promoted his “America First” doctrine—though analysts suggest this might potentially be more than mere imitation.The Iraqi version appears rooted in local priorities and urgent needs, reflecting renewed self-reliance in a nation scarred by decades of foreign interference and conflict.
While some politicians and analysts have welcomed the initiative, others have raised concerns and criticisms about its implementation.
Key Objectives of the “Iraq first” National Security Strategy
A: Protecting National Interests & State Sovereignty
The strategy serves as Iraq’s foundational document for safeguarding against domestic and international challenges while securing vital interests. It outlines preparations for achieving strategic goals through regional and global relations.
B: Strengthening Internal & external Security
A core pillar involves developing iraq’s defense systems to ensure comprehensive security—including counterterrorism operations against groups like ISIS. Recent successes include the killing of ISIS leader Abdullah al-Makki (aka Abu Khadija) during a joint operation with coalition forces.
The plan also targets organized crime networks involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, money laundering—activities that fund terrorism while destabilizing society.
C: Building a Stronger Economy
“Iraq First” prioritizes economic diversification beyond oil dependence by attracting investments into non-oil sectors while creating youth employment opportunities. The text explicitly calls for building an efficient service system aligned with citizens’ needs alongside social protections that preserve cultural diversity.
D: Balanced Regional & Global Partnerships
The strategy emphasizes smart diplomacy based on mutual respect rather than alignment with any geopolitical bloc—learning from past experiences where over-reliance harmed national interests. This independant approach aims to maximize tangible benefits from international engagements without becoming an arena for proxy conflicts.
“Our vision is rooted in federalism under full sovereignty where justice prevails,” stated PM Al-Sudani during the launch ceremony attended by representatives from government institutions including intelligence agencies provincial governors universities media outlets NGOs research centers labor unions scientific associations presidential offices ministerial bodies unaffiliated organizations all contributing towards drafting this roadmap he congratulated them their efforts stressed continued commitment serving people country mission critical importance success emphasized throughout document wording reflects paradigm shift passive reactive policies proactive independent goal-oriented diplomacy seeks maximize returns internationally domestically alike noted experts analyzing text carefully crafted terminology signals departure previous approaches example terms like ‘balanced effective’ partnerships imply avoiding dependency single power center instead pursuing relationships yield concrete results every engagement must translate measurable gains emphasized repeatedly within framework strategic objectives outlined therein further analysis reveals emphasis placed social cohesion protecting religious cultural diversity ensuring peaceful coexistence combating extremism discrimination delivering efficient public services education healthcare electricity infrastructure other essentials citizens highlighted prominently throughout sections dedicated strengthening societal harmony stability key components overall plan according insiders involved process development implementation phases ahead will require sustained coordination across sectors levels government society large order achieve desired outcomes timeframe specified between years covered scope ambitious yet achievable given proper execution monitoring evaluation mechanisms place ensure accountability transparency every stage journey toward envisioned future prosperous secure influential role region world stage once again reclaiming rightful position among nations history civilization contributions humanity acknowledged celebrated preserved generations come time will tell whether aspirations materialize but initial reception suggests broad-based support exists necessary momentum carry forward successfully barring unforeseen obstacles derail progress made date remains watch closely developments unfold coming months years ahead conclusion drawn thus far positive note cautious optimism prevails among observers both inside outside country alike final thoughts matter await see how translates action ground realities faced daily basis ordinary Iraqis whose lives stand impacted most directly indirectly depending outcomes achieved failed pursue relentlessly until accomplished fully satisfactorily all stakeholders concerned parties involved directly indirectly manner shape form whatsoever context whatsoever arises circumstances permit allow possible given constraints realities present moment historical juncture 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