Can Iraq's $17B Road and Rail Project Turn the Country Into a Major Transport Hub?

It's been 20 years since the US invasion of Iraq and Baghdad is still on a path towards recovery. Hoping to reconstruct the country after decades of war and neglect, Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani announced an ambitious megaproject that will transform the country's road network. Dubbed the "Route of Development" the transport project will link the Middle East and Europe, while turning Iraq into a regional trade hub. What role could Turkiye play in this multi-billion dollar plan, and will security challenges create a bumpy road ahead?

Guests:
Hannan Hussain
Foreign Affairs Analyst

Taha Meli Arvas
Professor at Bogazici University

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