AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Digital Services in Iraq: Shafaq News reports Iraqis are already using chatbots for homework help and government errands, but Baghdad’s AI push is held back by weak foundations—fragmented databases, thin coordination, and limited digital plumbing—leaving Iraq low on government AI readiness. Energy Security & Oil Routes: Iraq is moving to diversify exports beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with officials pointing to upgrading the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline first, while also pushing links toward Syria’s Baniyas and the Basra–Haditha project to keep crude moving under security pressure. Kurdistan Under Drone/Missile Pressure: Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani says the region has faced 1,000+ drone and missile attacks from Iran or Iran-aligned groups, warning it wants no part in the wider conflict. Regional Tech/Trade Shock: Iran-related U.S. pressure is spilling outward—reports say Trump’s “economic D-Day” threats could hit countries including Iraq via penalties for any “lifeline” to Tehran. Defense Tech Policy Watch: The U.S. Commerce Department streamlined drone export controls, easing some limits for lower-endurance UAVs while tightening in key areas—relevant for how drone tech may flow into the region.
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