The next six weeks is going to Very Intense.
Last year, when Abadi and Shabibi came to D.C. and met with the IMF, they were given the “Green Light.”
But, they weren’t given the road map.
The US, IMF, WB, had a “hands-off” policy towards Iraq.
The RV was left in Abadi’s hands along with the rest of his reforms.
As I have stated, I was not expecting the RV New Years, but Hello April – June.
I want to point out the change of strategy by the US since mid-January 2016 compared with 2015.
Now there are consequences for Iraq if they don’t reform.
There are threats.
There were no threats up until now. The CBI and the GOI could steal and be corrupt and delay the RV.
That’s changed…
This has gone from a “its in Iraq’s hands” to the US is in control.
Change in policy happening Now.
