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TishWash: America’s papers are burning in Iraq.. The people’s “dreams” await investigation, while Washington stands by
It is no secret to anyone the role that America plays through its many tools in Iraq since the formation of the new government to the present day. Attempts to stand by al-Sudani and provide adequate support may be more like “poisoning with honey” and mere international positions that “do not fatten or enrich”, so it is not reasonable. For Washington to stand by Baghdad, especially after the formation of a government that does not conform to its orientations.
The “papers” of the White House in Iraq may be many and varied, as it knows very well that placing a tool for it in every detail of the country, whether it is economic, political, local or security, will benefit it one day, especially since the government will not fall in a “single blow.” This prompts it to activate all “press buttons” to thwart its “service” program.
The leader of the State of Law, Wael al-Rikabi, confirmed that America uses many pressure cards to pressure the current government in order to agree to its demands, while stressing that the terrorist attacks represent one of these cards to prevent the country from developing and turning to China.
The leader of the coalition, Wael al-Rikabi, said in an interview with the information agency, that “Washington has several cards that it tries to use whenever the country reaches a point of preserving its prestige and seeking to achieve its interests,” noting that “the White House’s papers in Iraq are many, including Washington’s ambassador.” Baghdad and its suspicious movements, but the Iraqi government will not easily pay these cards.
And he added, “The other card that America has is represented by the terrorist ISIS gangs and the terrorism file and bringing criminals into the western and northern regions, as happened with the recent attacks in Tarmiya, Salah al-Din and others.”
The leader in Maliki’s coalition explains, “The other thing is the inclination of some political parties to it,” pointing out that “all these cards represent basic pillars for Washington to use whenever it wants.”
And it shows, “America is trying to use these cards to put pressure on the Sudanese government to respond to its demands and not to turn towards China and move away from it.”
* Cloak of Evil
Iraq’s exit from Washington’s mantle and heading towards another camp may offer it a lot, an idea that the White House does not like at all, and destroying it is necessary, especially since the opposite side is its first economic enemy, which is China, and it may be considered a source of concern by the Sudanese government to the US administration, according to the expert. Security, Aqil Al-Taie.
Al-Taei mentioned in an interview with Al-Maalouma Agency, that “Washington’s interests in Iraq are threatened under the Sudanese government, which has worried the US administration and Washington’s ambassador with his recent moves.”
And he points out, “The terrorist gangs in Iraq have returned to their activities, returning to using malicious cards and relying on smuggling security forces based on directions from US President Biden to break what the new government is trying to build.”
* Transition to date
Iraq’s transition from the western camp towards the east may be for it the “opportunity of a lifetime” to achieve what the country aspired for after 2003, which will bring about a qualitative transition for it at all levels and in a short period of time, according to the leader of the Fatah Alliance, Aed al-Hilali.
In an interview with Al-Maalouma, Al-Hilali said, “The Sudanese government is trying to work to create a balance in contracts between the eastern and western camps in order to fulfill the dream of the Iraqis in achieving prosperity for the country in all aspects,” stressing that “the Sudanese government’s going to the eastern camp will bring about its transition.” Quality at all levels and in a short period of time.
He states, “Iraq now needs continuous work at competitive prices, and this is what the Chinese agreement now offers, which is still offering many projects to Iraq.”
Al-Hilali continues, “Most of the contracts that were contracted with in the Western camp did not succeed, and many corruption deals appeared in them,” adding that “contracting with the West means charging Iraq twice the cost that China accomplishes with the same capabilities.”
The opportunity of a lifetime for the Sudanese government may face enormous dilemmas and international risks, most notably Washington’s objection to the idea of leaving Iraq from under its hands and handing it over with a “platter of gold” to its enemies according to its point of view, which believes that it is the legitimate ruler and the first guardian of Mesopotamia, but the popular will and the power of the government, despite The Americans’ “traps” and their “malignant” cards may bring about a “transition” that can only happen with “dreams.” link
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Tishwash: After a “golden” year… Iraq’s fiscal surplus will decrease by 78% in 2023
Today, Wednesday, the Fitch Ratings agency expected that Iraq’s fiscal surplus will be lower in 2023 compared to 2022, as the numbers show the possibility of its decrease by 78%.
And the agency classified Iraq at the B- rating, indicating that “the B- rating reflects the heavy dependence on primary commodities, weak good governance, political risks, and the lack of development of the banking sector,” according to Reuters.
Fitch Ratings stated, “Iraq’s budget surplus will rise to about 10% of GDP in 2022, supported by the increase in oil revenues.”
It said it expected a much smaller surplus in the 2023 budget, at 2.2% of gross domestic product.
It noted that the B- rating is balanced by large foreign exchange reserves and low interest costs on government debt.
(Baghdad Today) translated the agency’s figures on the fiscal surplus to reach a clearer picture of the size of the decline, as the decrease in the surplus from 10% of GDP in 2022 to 2.2% of GDP in 2023 means that the surplus will decrease by 78% next year. .
Iraq’s gross domestic product is more than 200 billion dollars, which means that the surplus in 2022 amounted to more than 20 billion dollars, while in 2023 the surplus will reach only 4.5 billion dollars, which is a decrease of 78%. link
