The Development Road Project (DRP): Transforming the Nature of Türkiye-Iraq Relations
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2024

This paper examines why Ankara and Baghdad have committed to the Development Road Project (DRP), a long-term regional connectivity initiative, despite a history of strained bilateral relations since 2003. It argues that both countries are motivated by the prospect of significant material benefits, namely economic growth, job creation, revenue generation, and improved connectivity. To answer the primary question of why Ankara and Baghdad decided to pursue this strategic project together, the pape