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Iraq

Republic of Iraq

Asia

UN Member since 1945

Member of Arab League, OPEC, NAM.

Population

43.5M

GDP

$264.0B

Capital

Baghdad

Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

3.4 / 10

UN voting record

How Iraq votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

No votes recorded for this period yet.

Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

Source: Erik Voeten, “United Nations General Assembly Voting Data”, Harvard Dataverse (CC0). Aggregated by Model Diplomat. Last refresh tracked in profile freshness.

Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

Iraq's foreign policy is defined by a delicate balancing act between Iranian influence and U.S./Western partnerships. Baghdad seeks to position itself as a neutral mediator in regional disputes, hosting talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran. It maintains ties with both the Arab League and Iran-aligned actors. Key priorities include attracting reconstruction investment, maintaining territorial integrity (particularly regarding Kurdistan), and combating terrorism.

Allies

MUN Delegate Guide

As Iraq, emphasize sovereignty, reconstruction, and the fight against terrorism. Position yourself as a bridge between Iran and the Arab world, and between competing regional blocs.

Avoid being seen as a proxy for either Iran or the U.S. Advocate for post-conflict reconstruction funding and demining. On Kurdistan, defend territorial integrity while acknowledging federal autonomy. Coordinate with OPEC on energy issues. Push for stronger international norms against foreign intervention, drawing on Iraq's own painful experience.