Back to the future on US-Iraq strategic dialogue
The announcement of US-Iraq talks in June is considered by many Iraqis and observers as overdue, and comes as there appears to be backing for continuing the partnership, under adjusted terms.
It looks like Baghdad and Washington will try once again to settle their differences over the presence of US troops in Iraq. Both sides have agreed to resume talks in June to reframe their relationship.
“The resumption of the strategic dialogue with the US is an important matter that the new government will undertake,” Iraqi President Barham Salih told CNN on April 15. The new government he referred to is that of Prime Minister-designate Mustafa al-Kadhimi, director of Iraq's National Intelligence Service, who is expected to submit his Cabinet nominations for approval this week.
