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War and its Regional Implications

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War and its Regional Implications
Articles on the role of Iraq's neighbours in the current situation in the country

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The Impact of War in Iraq: Democratization or Destabilization of the Middle East?
Daniel Neep assesses the likely impact of the war upon the Middle East, paying particular attention to the prospect of democracy in the region.
Israel and the American War on Iraq
This article addresses the nature of the Iraqi threat, the political goals of an American attack on Iraq and its implications for Israel and the region.
The Iraq War and the Geopolitics of Oil
Joe Barnes looks at the potential shift in the geo-politics of oil caused by the American invasion of Iraq, and the implications for US relations with major producers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Everybody Needs Good Neighbours: Iraqi Foreign Policy After the Elections
Present developments between Iraq and its neighbours are effectively laying down the foreign policy foundations for the post-election government
Iranian oppositionists in Iraq face up to a troubled future
An assessment of the prospects of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq as its potential expulsion from Iraq comes onto the agenda.
Iranian Influence in Iraq: How Serious a Threat?
In the wake of the US invasion of Iraq, Iran has moved into the power vacuum left by the removal of Saddam. In a game of brinkmanship, Iran has demonstrated the strength of its position, whilst the US and Britain have been unable to prevent an increase of Iranian influence in Iraq
Splits in Eurasia as the Region Faces the War Against Saddam
Ariel Cohen examines the implications of the invasion of Iraq for the states of Central Asia and the Caucaus.