Iraq And the United States: A Conversation with Iraq's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussain
Iraq's newly inaugurated Prime Minister Mohamad Al Sudani told the Wall Street Journal, in his first interview with the Western media, that his country needs the presence of "foreign forces," particularly in order to eliminate ISIS. This statement comes at an important time for US-Iraqi relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries that is defined by the 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement on the diplomatic, military, security and economic fronts. As Iraq navigates the various challenges on the domestic front, both politically and economically, and continues its reintegration into the region, strengthening its relations with the United States is an important step, necessary to advance peace, security and prosperity.
To better understand the Iraqi perspective, the Wilson Center's Middle East Program is honored to host Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussain in conversation with Ambassador Jim Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program and former Ambassador to Iraq.