On weaning Iraq away from Moscow

Steven Rosen

Expert InsightsPublished 1980

Whether the recent evolution of Iraq away from close affiliation with the Soviet Union will lead to a full reorientation, or even to a position enhancing common interests with the West, will depend on the relative weight given to several conflicting interests. This brief paper enumerates the various elements in Baghdad's calculus of decision, and concludes that, while realignment with the West is unlikely, a reduction of Soviet influence in Iraq may well occur. This, in itself, would be a significant alteration of the regional balance of power, though it cannot yet be considered a reality.

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  • Year: 1980
  • Pages: 4
  • Document Number: P-6484

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