The United States' efforts to bolster Afghan security forces have reached an ignominious end. The U.S. military spent 20 years and $83 billion building a force that withered away in a matter of weeks.

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan emboldened both Sunni extremist groups in Syria and pro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq.

Some believe that NATO could help fill the vacuum left by America's withdrawal from Iraq.

"The Iraq-Iran War transformed Basra from a thriving economic center into a military zone, and the Ba'ath Party's strategies reshaped the urban and social space through repression and security organization."

"Iraqi-US relations are in a transitional phase that requires new foundations in line with regional changes, with a focus on Iraqi sovereignty and balanced relations."

After 2003, Iraq witnessed social and cultural transformations that led to a change in values. These transformations were reflected in the form of the political system.

Operation Flood of the Al-Aqsa Mosque had profound security repercussions for Iraq, heightening internal and external tensions and impacting the Iraqi government's ability to control the security situation.

The researcher explores the complex relationship between the two countries in the area of ​​cooperation in combating terrorism, the challenges of reconstruction and economic development, and the impact of regional tensions on this relationship.

The author discusses Iraq's experience after the two Western occupations, which he believes reflected a persistent failure to build a stable state due to societal and political divisions and the absence of a mature national consciousness.

A dialogue on Iran's potential and economic situation, sanctions, and the need for a very serious strategy with the United States.