Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 10-13-25

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Washington Controls Iraqi Financial Transfers And Hinders Economic Independence
 
October 12, 18:33   Information/Baghdad..   Parliamentary Finance Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi 
confirmed on Sunday that the United States imposes direct control over financial transfers in Iraq,   restricting the country's ability to conduct banking transactions   freely and    independently.

He noted that  Washington is exploiting this issue to serve its   political and   economic interests.  Al-Kadhimi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, "The United States continues to exert pressure on the Central Bank of Iraq   through the SWIFT financial transfer system,   preventing Iraq from freely dealing with a number of countries and    negatively impacting the national economy." 

He added, "Washington is exploiting this system as a tool for   political pressure,   controlling access to funds in a number of sectors, and   imposing restrictions on foreign transfers, particularly those related to  trade and   imports." 

 Al-Kadhimi stated that  "Iraq does not yet enjoy full financial sovereignty   due to these interventions that serve American interests   without taking into account the    needs of the Iraqi market or the    country's economic security requirements." https://almaalomah.me/news/112665/economy/حركة-حقوق:-تنويع-الاقتصاد-أولوية-في-المرحلة-المقبلة    

Advantages Of Domestic Debt
 
Economic 10/12/2025   Mohammed Sharif Abu Maysam  The most important characteristic of  domestic debt owed by the state is that it   is not accompanied by   conditions and   obligations     from the creditor parties, unlike external debt, which is often   coupled with a package of      conditions and   obligations    imposed by creditors as   they attempt   to transfer the economies of debtor countries       to be subordinate to the institutions of economic globalization.
 
These conditions guarantee the    transition of the economic system in that country      to a form of liberal economic system,   in which the authority of foreign capital   replaces the authority of the traditional state   through the privatization of state functions.
 
This advantage is sufficient to motivate the state,   when it needs financing in a deficit situation,      to resort to domestic debt, as  it is debt from local financing sources,  guaranteed by   treasury bonds   or transfers. 

Furthermore, this debt   is denominated in local currency and   does not pose a risk to exchange rates      due to increased demand for foreign currencies,         as is the case when repaying external debt.
 
This is another advantage of   domestic debt   over external debt, as      it is repaid when due in local currency.
 
In recent years,   after Iraq was able to pay off its debts to the International Monetary Fund, 
it has been observed that the   financial deficit is being financed      through the issuance of treasury bonds         and their transfers.
 
This is credited to those in charge of fiscal and monetary policy,   not only to spare the country the problems of      international conditions and obligations and the      accumulation of interest rates on these debts, but also because the adoption of domestic debt contributes, in one way or another,   to stimulating the accumulated cash mass       to invest in the issued bonds, which are   based on which high and guaranteed interest rates are granted   in light of the   decline in foreign exchange rates against the local currency,     which the markets have witnessed in recent months.

This has had   a positive impact on market activity and has   indirectly contributed to controlling inflation indicators.
 
What is being said about the rise in domestic debt   until the end of last March to about 85 trillion and 536 billion dinars,   in light of the   continuation of     construction and    reconstruction operations in all governorates, and the    rise in market activity rates,   does not represent a negative situation    in light of the expansion in investment spending,    if the operating budget allocations    are secured as governing allocations.
 
In any case, the government’s spending direction,   according to what has been announced,      is not limited to current expenditures only, but rather    targets the investment aspect,   which contributes to diversifying revenues that support,   in one way or another, the    financing of the public treasury.
 
Just as highlighting the negatives is the duty of the economic observer, it is also the duty to highlight what is positive,   and put an end to the fallacies that some employ with the aim of    creating noise.    https://alsabaah.iq/121931-.html  

The Etiquette Course Concludes At The Center For Banking Studies.
 
October 10, 2025  The Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Iraq    concluded the course entitled (The Art of Etiquette in Banking)         for the period from 10/5-7/2025.
 
This comes within the framework of the efforts of the Center for Banking Studies     to develop the skills of banking cadres in all Iraqi governorates.  43 trainees participated in the course,  which targeted all employees who deal directly and indirectly with  customers,  customer service employees,  sales and marketing employees, and   administrative support teams.
 
The course covered the    fundamentals and    rules        of professional etiquette in the banking environment,    improving verbal and physical communication skills        with clients and colleagues, and    handling difficult situations and complaints professionally,    reinforcing positive behaviors that enhance the quality of banking services.      https://cbi.iq/news/view/3009    

The Etiquette Course Concludes At The Center For Banking Studies.
 
October 10, 2025  The Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Iraq    concluded the course entitled (The Art of Etiquette in Banking)         for the period from 10/5-7/2025.
 
This comes within the framework of the efforts of the Center for Banking Studies     to develop the skills of banking cadres in all Iraqi governorates.   43 trainees participated in the course, which targeted all employees who deal directly and indirectly with   customers,    customer service employees,   sales and marketing employees, and   administrative support teams.
 
The course covered the    fundamentals and    rules  of professional etiquette in the banking environment,    improving verbal and physical communication skills  with clients and colleagues, and    handling difficult situations and complaints professionally,    reinforcing positive behaviors that enhance the quality of banking services.    https://cbi.iq/news/view/3009    

Economic Belt Along The Development Path
 
Economic 10/13/2025  Baghdad: Morning   The Iraqi Ports Company confirmed, on Sunday, the   identification of sectors targeted for investment in the development pipeline. While   categorizing investment opportunities in the development pipeline into three phases,  it indicated that there is an economic belt extending from Al-Faw to Türkiye.

The company's director, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA):
 
"Oliver Wyman has reached advanced stages of formulating the general policy   for implementing the development road project," noting that  "the most important thing this company has achieved is identifying the sectors   that will be targeted for investment, as   it is an economic project and  not just a road project." 

He added, "There will be an economic belt along this road from Al-Faw to Turkey.  Consequently, we have reached a comprehensive vision for investment opportunities.
 
These investment opportunities have been classified as 1, 2, and 3   according to their readiness for investment,   given that expansions will occur on both sides of the road,   whether economic or residential expansions towards the      road and      railway." 

Al-Fartousi explained that "the opportunities were classified according to raw materials   because Iraq is rich in a number of raw materials that      make it one of the world's leading manufacturing countries,   especially fertilizers.
 
Iraq is ranked second in the world in strategic phosphate reserves, and   so are the remaining energy projects,   fiber optic cable transmission projects, and   other projects."    https://alsabaah.iq/121994-.html  

SOMO: The Agreement With Exxonmobil Strengthens Iraq's Marketing Position In The Oil Sector.
 
Yesterday, 18:59   Baghdad – INA   he State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) confirmed on Sunday that the recently concluded agreement on principles with ExxonMobil   improves export capabilities and   strengthens Iraq's marketing position in the oil sector.
 
The company's general manager, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The agreement of principles with ExxonMobil   is an important strategic step for the      Iraqi oil industry and the      marketing sector alike." 

He added, "ExxonMobil is the world's leading oil, gas, and refining company.
 
It is an integrated company   that possesses the latest technology and   offers competitive prices,      enabling it to contribute to the marketing of Iraqi crude oil in various markets."  He added,
 
"The company has offered to enter into   refinery and   storage projects in several regions around the world,    particularly in Asia,     which would     strengthen Iraq's marketing position and    support the economic integration provided by the agreement." 
 
Al-Shatri pointed out that "Iraq has long needed such agreements with integrated global companies   that possess the expertise and technology," explaining that
 
"Iraq not only needs to develop oil production,   but also to improve its export capabilities by building integrated systems for      storage tanks and      export pipelines, which will keep pace with the development of fields such as the Majnoon field, which an agreement has been reached with ExxonMobil to develop."

Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the   signing ceremony of the HOA (Honorary Agreement of Principles) between the   Ministry of Oil and the   American company Exxon Mobil.
 
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), 
"The agreement is an important step for the   future of the oil sector in Iraq and the   development of economic relations with the United States of America," stressing that "the doors are open to all major international companies   to contribute to the development of the oil sector."
 
The Prime Minister noted the government's "interest in cooperating with major oil companies,  particularly American ones,  to operate in important oil fields, including the Majnoon field in Basra,   and its commitment to  attracting and  developing investments in the energy sector,    particularly in gas investment." 
 
He stressed "the importance of ExxonMobil's contribution to   modernizing Iraq's oil export infrastructure,   diversifying export sources, and   utilizing the latest technologies in the oil industry   to   advance the oil sector and    increase production."
 
In turn, the company's Vice President, Peter Larden, expressed his "thanks to the Prime Minister   for the government's steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and   congratulated him on the occasion of Iraq's National Day," praising "the   remarkable development and progress the country is witnessing across various sectors and fields." https://ina.iq/ar/economie/245537-.html   

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 10-13-2025

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Phase One Peace: Hostage Release, Summit Diplomacy & a Fragile New Order

The first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire unfolds. Hostages are freed, leaders convene — but the roots of lasting peace remain fragile.

All Living Israeli Hostages Freed — Hamas Makes Final Handover

• All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released under the ceasefire deal.

• Israel committed to releasing over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in return, part of the phased exchange.

• The release was assisted by the Red Cross and coordinated across multiple sites in Gaza. 

• Meanwhile, Hamas deployed fighters near hospitals during the release — a show of strength even amid truce efforts. 

These exchanges are the visible fruit of the deal — gestures meant to build trust and validate negotiation over violence.

Diplomacy Accelerates: Trump, Egypt & Regional Summit

• Trump arrived in Israel, addressed the Knesset, and proclaimed “the war is over” in a dramatic speech. 

• He then traveled onward to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the Gaza Peace Summit, co-chaired with President al-Sisi. 

• Over 20 regional and international leaders are expected to attend, though Netanyahu is not scheduled to go. 

• Iran has publicly declined to attend the summit, signaling dissent within the regional alignment. 

This diplomatic architecture attempts to transition conflict from the battlefield to negotiation tables.

Complexities Beneath the Surface

• Gaza’s future governance, disarmament, and security structures remain unresolved — the border lines are drawn, but who governs what is a looming question.

• Palestinian Authority leadership appears willing to support the ceasefire architecture, though Israel has resisted giving control to the PA. 

• The differential participation of states (e.g. Iran skipping the summit) highlights fault lines in how this new order will be built. 

• Internal dynamics in Gaza — displacement, reconstruction pressure, factionalism — might destabilize post-ceasefire progress.

Even when the guns fall silent, the variables of legitimacy, reconstruction, and security remain in flux.

How This Moves the Global Chessboard

• This peace phase is a test case for post-war order-building — who funds reconstruction, who governs Gaza, who enforces peace.

• The financial stakes are high: flows of aid, credit, and investment will become instruments of influence in the rebuilt terrain.

• Nations backing alternative financial orders (e.g. BRICS, asset-backed systems) may seek entry points in reconstruction and leverage in governance.

• If this deal endures, it could shift regional realignment — allowing non-Western powers to argue for a new balance of influence.

Peace isn’t passive — it’s contested territory where money, aid, governance, and narratives compete for legitimacy.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

This historic release of hostages and the summit diplomacy are more than symbolic — they mark the opening act of a realignment in the Middle East. As military confrontation recedes, what replaces it will define capital flows, alliances, and sovereignty for decades.

• The fragile peace sets the foundation for a new regional order.
• How reconstruction is led and financed will test whether this is merely a pause or a new chapter.
• The world is watching to see whether negotiation and capital, not force, reshape the region.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources
• The Guardian – Hamas releases 20 remaining hostages The Guardian
• Reuters – Hamas deploys fighters during release Reuters
• Reuters – Hamas freed the last 20 surviving hostages Reuters
• AP News – Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released AP News
• Reuters – Trump says war is over, hosts released

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JPMorgan Unveils $1.5 Trillion Investment Plan: The U.S. Financial Powerhouse Re-Arms for the Next Era

The largest American bank is directing massive capital toward defense, energy, and quantum infrastructure — signaling that Wall Street is now aligning directly with U.S. national security goals.

Wall Street Turns Strategic

• JPMorgan announced a $1.5 trillion investment initiative aimed at revitalizing key U.S. industries — defense technology, energy transition, AI, and quantum computing.

• CEO Jamie Dimon stated the plan will “anchor America’s competitive edge” while preparing for economic and geopolitical volatility through 2035.

• The strategy prioritizes sectors viewed as dual-use — where economic output directly reinforces national defense and energy independence.

🌱 This signals that U.S. financial institutions are no longer just profit engines — they’re instruments of strategic statecraft. Wall Street’s capital flows are aligning with Washington’s new industrial policy.

The Economic Engine of Security

• Funding will target advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, rare-earth supply chains, and quantum-secure communication networks.

• JPMorgan described this as part of a “resilient capital architecture” designed to safeguard supply chains and energy grids.

• Dimon emphasized that “America’s future depends on finance that fortifies the real economy, not speculative bubbles.”

🌱 The plan effectively merges monetary and defense policy — planting seeds for a new era where finance becomes an extension of national resilience.

De-Globalization and the Great Re-Anchoring

• The initiative comes amid global fragmentation, as BRICS, China, and the Gulf nations push toward multipolar financial ecosystems.

• Analysts say the U.S. is re-anchoring domestic industry in anticipation of reduced global capital interdependence.

• Dimon’s remarks framed the move as “a generational pivot from financial globalization to financial sovereignty.”

🌱 This reflects the broader transition from global to regional finance — where economic power is rooted in domestic capability rather than outsourced efficiency.

BRICS, De-Dollarization, and Counterbalance

• JPMorgan’s strategy coincides with intensifying efforts by BRICS+ nations to reduce dollar exposure and create commodity-backed settlement systems.

• By funding U.S. energy and defense sectors, the bank aims to reinforce the dollar’s strategic backing — effectively turning investment capital into geopolitical counterweight.

• As Dimon noted, “The U.S. dollar’s strength must come from the strength of what it represents.”

🌱 While BRICS builds alternatives, the U.S. is planting the seeds of its own financial renewal — transforming capital markets into instruments of sovereignty.

Why This Matters

This move isn’t merely about banking — it’s a blueprint for financial resilience in a fractured world. JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion plan positions U.S. capital as a tool of national strategy, not just market speculation.
If successful, it could redefine how private finance supports state power, setting a precedent for global capital alignment in an era of monetary fragmentation.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:
• Reuters – JPMorgan unveils $1.5 trillion plan to boost investments in U.S. strategic industries (Oct 13 2025)
• Bloomberg Intelligence
• Financial Times Analysis

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 10-13-2025

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Tishwash:  Without prior announcement.. Sudanese leaves for Sharm El-Sheikh summit

I declare Media Office To the Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani Today, Monday, the latter headed to Egypt to participate in a summit Sharm El Sheikh Which Trump will attend and related to the plan to stop the Gaza war and impose peace.

And he said Media Office Al-Sudani said in a statement received by Al-Sumaria News, "President Cabinet of Ministers Muhammad  Shiaa Al-Sudani He heads to the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate in a summit Sharm El Sheikh Regarding Gaza.

 This announcement came as a surprise, as no participation had ever been announced or revealed .  

At the summit or extending an invitation from Egypt or from   Iraq to attend the summit, which will be attended by the heads of more than 20 countries, while the summit will be jointly chaired by the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi And the American President Donald Trump.

It is not known whether Sudanese will meet with US President Trump on the sidelines of the summit, with questions continuing about the nature of the relationship between Iraq and America and the reason why Al-Sudani has not visited Washington and met with the US President yet.  link

Tishwash: Iraq unveils 60 investment opportunities

The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Thursday that the consulting company has reached the semi-final stages of developing the economic model for the Development Road project, noting that there are 60 investment opportunities in five sectors within the project.

The company's general manager, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said, "The Iraqi Business Summit "Faw Port: Iraq's Gateway to Investment," which was held two days ago at the Grand Faw Port, came after the General Company for Iraqi Ports had reached advanced stages of completing this major project." He pointed out that "this also coincided with the Ministry of Transport's imminent completion of the final designs for the Development Road project."

He added, "The economic consulting company tasked with developing the project's economic model has reached the semi-final stages," noting that "the Prime Minister has directed us to work as a single economic and technical team, and we have begun the process of promoting the project."

He continued, "The most important outcomes of this economic forum are the move towards investment, moving towards detailing investment opportunities, and engaging in a detailed explanation with companies to determine the rate of return on revenue for these projects." He explained that "Oliver Wyman has presented several investment opportunities, and we have begun analyzing these opportunities to the public to attract other investors."

He stated, "We will continue to hold such economic forums in Baghdad, Basra, and outside Iraq to present this project to the public, as it is not just a road project, but an integrated economic project, as it constitutes an economic belt starting from the port of Faw and extending to the Iraqi-Turkish border."

He explained that "the investment opportunities available for the development road have been identified in eight main sectors, including transportation, energy, oil and gas, minerals, and phosphates," noting that "there are approximately 60 investment opportunities within these sectors, which we will work to present in detail for discussion with investment companies." link

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Central Bank: Digital financial inclusion and the "1 Trillion" initiative support small businesses

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Sunday that digital financial inclusion supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), noting that the "One Trillion" initiative provided soft loans for emerging projects.

The bank's director of financial inclusion, Hussein Abdul Amir, said, "This vital sector requires comprehensive enablers based on a set of policies, including financing policies, special empowerment for entrepreneurs, financial infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships." He noted that "all of these factors represent an existing approach for the central bank to enable access to small and medium-sized enterprises," according to the official agency.

He added, "The Central Bank of Iraq is working on its projects currently in the implementation phase to enhance projects' access to the financial sector, strengthen project bank accounts, and enable them to obtain the necessary financing for their operations. We are also seeking to develop the financial sector."

He continued, "Digital financial inclusion is very important for these projects to develop digital applications and e-wallets that provide financial services to various projects, independent of the financial and banking sector. These are aspects supported by the Central Bank." He noted that "financial inclusion also plays a fundamental role in enhancing financial awareness and knowledge among entrepreneurs, in terms of how to access appropriate funding sources and select sources with high objectivity based on their capabilities, whether financial planning or project size."

He stressed that "all these aspects are supported by the Central Bank, in addition to its direct financing initiatives through the One Trillion Initiative launched by the Central Bank, which provided loans to emerging projects and provided financing with low installments and easy repayment periods."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani reveals: The government has achieved important structural reforms.

 Al-Sudani reveals: The government has achieved important structural reforms.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed that the government has achieved important structural reforms, especially in the economic sector.
Al-Sudani's office said in a statement, "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received the sheikhs and dignitaries of the Taji tribes north of Baghdad, in the presence of MP Alia Nassif."

According to the statement, Al-Sudani expressed "his appreciation for the role of MP Alia Nassif and her interest and keenness to follow up on the affairs and issues of citizens." He pointed out that Iraqi society, with all its components, is cohesive and unified and has been able to overcome sectarian, ethnic and regional strife thanks to the awareness and wisdom of its components, foremost among them the authentic Arab tribes.

The Prime Minister stressed that "not participating in the elections is a squandering of the citizens' right to choose their representatives. Active participation and the selection of the most qualified are necessary for the process of reconstruction and development to continue." He affirmed that "the needs of citizens have been and continue to be at the forefront of our government's concerns, the formation of which nearly three years ago was an opportunity to restore the relationship between the state and the citizen."

"We worked to provide basic services, the principles of decent living, security and stability. We formed a service and engineering effort team that contributed to reducing costs and accelerating completion in areas that had not seen any service for years," he added. "We completed 511 projects in Baghdad and the governorates during the short period of the government's term, and we were able to address the stalled projects, numbering 2,358 projects across Iraq, worth 131 trillion dinars, including 8 hospitals in Baghdad.

" Al-Sudani continued, "We completed projects to relieve traffic congestion in Baghdad and the governorates. The capital has not seen such projects since the 1980s," adding, "The government has achieved important structural reforms, especially in the economic sector." link

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-CBI Monetary Policy-Stable Exchange Rate

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-CBI Monetary Policy-Stable Exchange Rate

10-12-2025

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Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Lena Petrova:   10-12-2025

The US economy is currently operating in a state of cognitive dissonance. On one hand, the stock market is booming, and GDP growth remains surprisingly resilient. On the other, the foundational rules of economics seem to have broken down, leaving the Federal Reserve trapped in an unprecedented balancing act.

The traditional playbook for central banking is obsolete. We are witnessing a profound decoupling of core economic indicators, presenting the Fed with a new, destabilizing trilemma: controlling inflation, achieving maximum employment, and ensuring financial stability—all at the same time.

Here is a deep dive into the complex paradox reshaping modern central banking and why the stakes have never been higher.

For decades, the economy generally followed the rules established by the Phillips Curve: when unemployment is low, inflation accelerates (as labor costs rise). When growth slows, unemployment rises, dampening inflation.

This relationship is officially on life support.

Today, while the U.S. labor market is tight, economic growth is no longer reliably creating commensurate job increases. Unemployment remains low but has begun to stagnate. Meanwhile, inflation, though down drastically from its 2022 peak of 9%, remains stubbornly above the Fed’s established 2% target.

What is driving this breakdown? Structural change.

This dynamic means the economy can grow robustly without overheating the labor market, defying the old rules and making it immensely difficult for the Fed to gauge when to step on the brakes (or the gas).

The Federal Reserve is currently facing three conflicting objectives, any move toward one risks undermining the others:

Inflation is sticky. The Fed needs to keep rates restrictive enough to push inflation back down to 2%. But maintaining high rates for too long leads directly to the next problem…

If the Fed is too restrictive, it risks triggering a sharp recession, damaging employment. But the greatest danger lurks in the financial markets. Market participants, buoyed by solid data, are highly optimistic about imminent rate cuts. This optimism is creating its own peril.

Market expectations risk inflating new asset bubbles. If the Fed caves to pressure and cuts rates too soon, it validates the speculative risk-taking currently visible in high asset valuations and leverage. This setup carries worrying echoes of the financial vulnerabilities that preceded the 2008 crisis.

The Fed must manage inflation without crushing the job market or triggering a systemic financial meltdown spurred by excessive speculation.

If the complex economic variables weren’t enough, the Federal Reserve must operate under intense external pressures that severely constrain its policy choices.

The single largest constraint is the sheer scale of the national debt, which now exceeds $37 trillion. Servicing this gargantuan debt load becomes exponentially more expensive when interest rates are high. This creates intense, often unspoken, political pressure on the Fed to lower rates, regardless of inflationary risk.

Furthermore, the environment is rife with political influence. Figures like Donald Trump frequently criticize the Fed, undermining its independence and challenging its decisions. When combined with ongoing fiscal policy instability (such as the impact of evolving tariffs), monetary policy decisions are no longer made in an objective vacuum.

The interaction between fiscal policy, monetary policy, and political noise is creating a chaotic, volatile environment where every carefully calculated move risks being undermined by forces outside the central bank’s control.

Faced with an economic reality that violates its models, the Federal Reserve is debating fundamental changes.

The most profound shift under discussion involves moving away from the rigid, decades-old 2% inflation target toward a more flexible approach. If productivity gains and structural shifts mean the economy can tolerate and perhaps even benefit from slightly higher, stable inflation (say, 2.5% or 3%) without damaging employment, maintaining the hard 2% line becomes unnecessarily punitive.

However, changing this target is a massive undertaking that requires careful communication to maintain public trust and anchor inflationary expectations.

The modern central banker is dealing with unprecedented complexity. The current environment demands not just incremental adjustments to interest rates, but potentially a complete overhaul of the objectives and tools used to manage the modern, structurally altered economy. Any misstep could result in either runaway inflation, a devastating recession, or a repeat of a financial stability crisis.

For an in-depth exploration of these economic dynamics and the Federal Reserve’s complex dilemma, we recommend watching the full analysis video from Lena Petrova.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJFZCZYzLFg

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Afternoon 10-10-25

Representative: Washington Controls Iraqi Financial Transfers And Hinders Economic Independence

Economy | 06:49 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  Member of Parliamentary Finance, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed today, Sunday, that the United States of America imposes direct control over financial transfers in Iraq, which restricts the country's ability to conduct its banking transactions freely and independently, noting that Washington is exploiting this issue to serve its political and economic interests.

Al-Kadhimi said in a statement, "The United States is still exerting pressure on the Central Bank of Iraq through the SWIFT financial transfer system, which prevents Iraq from dealing freely with a number of countries and negatively affects the movement of the national economy."

He added, "Washington is exploiting this system as a tool for political pressure, controlling the access of funds to a number of sectors and imposing restrictions on foreign transfers, especially those related to trade and imports."

Al-Kadhimi indicated that "Iraq does not yet enjoy full financial sovereignty due to these interventions that serve American interests without taking into account the needs of the Iraqi market or the requirements of the country's economic security."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268310

The exchange rate continues to stabilize in Baghdad.

Economy | 10:56 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The dollar exchange rate witnessed remarkable stability against the dinar in local markets in the capital, Baghdad, on Sunday.  The selling price reached 142,550 dinars per $100, while the buying price reached 140,500 dinars per $100.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268284

Iraq's Oil Exports To The US Rise

Economy | 10:19 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up  The US Energy Information Administration announced, on Sunday, an increase in Iraqi oil exports to the United States during the past week.

The administration said that “US crude oil imports during the past week from 10 major countries averaged 5.530 million barrels per day, an increase of 317,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 4.847 million barrels per day.”

It added that “Iraq’s oil exports to the United States averaged 135,000 barrels, an increase of 127,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 8,000 barrels per day.”

The administration also indicated that “the largest oil revenues to the United States during the past week came from Canada, at an average of 3.600 million barrels per day, followed by Al-Masbak, at an average of 494,000 barrels per day, from Libya, at an average of 225,000 barrels, and from Nigeria, at an average of 219,000 barrels per day.”

According to the administration, "US crude oil imports from Brazil averaged 210,000 barrels per day, from Saudi Arabia 195,000 barrels per day, from Venezuela 194,000 barrels per day, from Ecuador 187,000 barrels per day, and from Colombia 71,000 barrels per day."  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268283

The Central Bank Begins The Actual Implementation Of The Comprehensive Banking Reform Project.

Buratha News Agency1872025-10-12   The Central Bank's actions and efforts, in partnership and consultation with private banks, have been fruitful in facilitating the implementation of the objectives, programs, mechanisms, and standards of the comprehensive banking reform project. This was achieved in collaboration with the government and the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman, as well as the objectives and initiatives of its third strategy.

The primary objective is to build a robust, modern, inclusive, and flexible banking sector that drives rapid growth for the national economy and contributes to achieving a cumulative increase in the gross domestic product and growth in the banking sector's market value.

Given that economic reform begins with banking reform, the challenges facing the Iraqi economy and the opportunities for reform in the banking and financial sector are highlighted in the government's program.

The Central Bank's future vision for the banking sector's role in achieving sustainable development and investment is also highlighted, as are the current efforts to activate and revolutionize productive non-oil economic sectors to diversify sources of national income, achieve financial sustainability, and accelerate economic growth.

The Central Bank's role in regulating foreign trade financing, completing infrastructure projects to achieve comprehensive digital transformation, and expanding the use of electronic payment tools to achieve financial inclusion are also highlighted.

It will contribute to providing opportunities for reform, development, empowerment, and growth of the private banking sector during 2025-2028, as follows:

First: Developing the Iraqi banking system and its compliance with international banking and accounting standards.

Second: Building a sound, modern, comprehensive and flexible banking sector.

Third: Enhancing citizens' confidence in the banking sector locally, and achieving international recognition of its transparency, progress, and strict adherence to international standards, as well as gaining the trust of reputable correspondent banks to deal with it.

Fourth: Rehabilitating restricted and weak banks to return to activity in the banking market with full internal and external activities.

Fifth: Transforming banks to their primary function, which is financing and bank lending for development, and enhancing financial inclusion and increasing its current rate as planned.

Sixth: Strengthening the procedures and decisions for the transition from a cash economy to a digital economy, withdrawing funds outside the banking cycle, which constitute approximately 80%, and introducing them into the banking system.

Although the period specified for its implementation according to the banking reform project and the Central Bank strategy is three years, what was achieved in 2023 and 2024 until June 30, 2025 in terms of building foundations, rules and pillars that formed a supporting pillar in building the mechanisms and paths of the desired reforms, and they constitute ambitious percentages, as announced, which will lead to the evaluation and classification of banks based on their achievement of the planned objectives in the reform project according to the internationally approved standards and criteria.   https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/466400

Banks  Economy News – Baghdad   Saleh Mahoud, the Prime Minister's advisor for banking affairs, confirmed on Saturday that the Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

In a press statement, followed by Al-Eqtisad News, Mahoud said, "The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will propel Iraq to important and advanced levels." He noted that these projects are the local electronic card, rapid payment, and the billing system.

He added, "The Central Bank now has timelines for completing these three projects in order to achieve a shift in financial inclusion to greater and greater levels," noting that "Iraq often benefits from global experiences, especially in the financial sector and digital transformation."     https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60998

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

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Citigroup Warns: BRICS De-Dollarization Threatens the U.S. Dollar’s Global Grip

Citigroup analysts sound the alarm as the BRICS alliance accelerates its de-dollarization campaign — signaling a pivotal shift in global finance.

A Warning From Wall Street

• Citigroup’s latest outlook identifies a growing “systemic threat” to the dollar’s dominance from the coordinated financial strategies of BRICS nations.

• Analysts warn that the rapid adoption of non-dollar trade settlements, new payment systems, and cross-border central bank alliances are reshaping global liquidity flows.

• The report calls the trend “the most significant structural challenge to the U.S. dollar since the 1970s.”

The BRICS Push: From Talk to Implementation

• What began as diplomatic rhetoric is now becoming reality.
    ● Russia and China are settling energy trades in yuan and rubles.
    ● India and Brazil are piloting bilateral trade systems using digital currencies and national units of account.
    ● Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both new BRICS members, are exploring petro-contracts priced in non-dollar terms.

• These moves erode the U.S. dollar’s historical leverage in energy and commodities — the backbone of global reserve demand.

Citigroup’s Assessment: The New Reserve Math

• Citigroup warns that U.S. Treasuries are losing appeal as global reserves diversify into gold, yuan, and commodity-backed assets.

• BRICS-led settlement networks, using blockchain-based systems, are enabling trade without SWIFT — bypassing U.S. sanctions and oversight mechanisms.

• The bank projects that the dollar’s share of global reserves could fall below 55% by 2030, down from over 70% two decades ago.

Policy Implications and Financial Fallout

• Washington faces a delicate balancing act: defending dollar dominance while managing internal inflation and debt pressures.

• Analysts note that the Federal Reserve’s high-rate environment, though stabilizing the short term, risks driving more nations toward alternative trade blocs.

• “If BRICS achieves critical mass in digital settlements,” one Citigroup strategist warned, “the dollar’s monopoly on global trust could fracture.”

Why This Matters

This is more than a currency competition — it’s a battle for global financial architecture.

• The Citigroup report underscores that de-dollarization isn’t theoretical anymore; it’s unfolding through real trade agreements, digital infrastructures, and policy pivots.

• The era of a single global reserve anchor is fading, replaced by a multipolar web of asset-backed systems tied to trade and technology.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source:
• Watcher Guru – Citigroup US Dollar Outlook Signals Urgent Threat from BRICS Shift

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“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 10-12-2025

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Tishwash: Only two US bases to stay in Iraq

Two advisory US bases will remain in Iraq, sources said on Saturday, as the withdrawal of American forces continues on schedule under the bilateral security agreement with Washington.

The sources told Shafaq News that the bases will host a limited number of military advisers tasked with training and coordination support "as needed."

Under the plan, all US combat troops will depart by September 2026. Global Coalition personnel — once numbering about 2,000 — will be reduced to fewer than 500, primarily stationed in Erbil, with others redeployed to Kuwait.

Baghdad described the transition as a “restoration of sovereignty” while preserving security and intelligence cooperation with Washington. Iran-aligned factions have hailed it as a “resistance victory,” whereas Kurdish officials backed a limited US presence to help counter ISIS threats in northern Iraq.  link

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani's advisor reveals the date of the withdrawal of the last foreign force from Iraqi territory.

The Iraqi Prime Minister's security advisor, Khaled al-Yaqoubi, revealed the date for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, pointing to a new "security and military" agreement that will strengthen the strategic framework agreement between Baghdad and Washington.

In a televised interview followed by Al-Jabal, Al-Yaqoubi said, "Iraq is transitioning to a new phase with the United States, for the first time since 2014, following the American withdrawal."

He explained that, "For the first time, we have reached an agreement to withdraw combat forces and transition to a joint bilateral relationship."

 Al-Yaqoubi confirmed the continuation of negotiations between the two countries, the implementation of the agreement on the timetable for the withdrawal of combat forces of the US-led international coalition from Iraq, and the transition to bilateral relations.

 He said, "Negotiations are ongoing between the two delegations, and it is hoped that we will reach an agreement next month." He revealed that "a bilateral Iraqi-US military security agreement will strengthen the strategic framework agreement signed in 2008 between the two countries."

 According to Al-Sudani's advisor, the Iraqi government began implementing the withdrawal timetable agreed upon with the United States on September 30 of this year, and "Iraq will be free of any American combat forces or members of the international coalition by September 2026."

 Al-Yaqoubi praised the role of the international coalition in supporting Iraq in eliminating ISIS and reclaiming its territory from the group's grip, noting that "after the terrorist groups entered Iraq, an international coalition led by the United States was formed to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The coalition forces arrived under American leadership, and we defeated ISIS, leaving only a few pockets in caves." He emphasized that "Iraq controls the entire territory, militarily."

 The advisor noted that "Iraq has gained significant experience in its partnership with the coalition, possessing a vast database of terrorist organizations and knowledge of how these organizations are managed, their financial activities, and the movement of their personnel."

 Al-Yaqoubi addressed the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the future of armed factions in Iraq, in conjunction with new sanctions imposed by Washington. He ruled out any further steps to follow, saying, "I don't think they (the recent sanctions) are a prelude to anything, and this isn't the first time sanctions have been imposed on Iraqi parties."

He added, "The Iraqi state has its own laws and methods for defending its citizens and institutions, and these are unilateral American measures, not international ones. It's true that they will have an impact, but what's important is that even the rationale for the sanctions decisions spoke of Iraq's interest in the strategic partnership, the United States' interest in this partnership, and its interest in adhering to its previous pledges."

 Regarding the positioning of the factions, the spokesman revealed that “each one names them in their own way,” explaining that “throughout the conversation with the Americans, we were talking about three points:

1-The ISIS threat, its seriousness, and assessing whether it poses a real threat.

2- Iraqi military capabilities, as neither Iraq nor the Americans want to repeat the 2014 experience when there was a clear gap in the lack of joint cooperation.

3Taking into account the operational circumstances and complexities in the region, such as the Turkish presence and armed groups in Syria,” and “all of this was within the framework of dialogue and common interest.”

 He added, "The fate of the factions depends on the security sector reform process, the enactment of the Popular Mobilization Forces law, and the circumstances facing the region." He explained, "We have a supreme committee tasked with reforming the security sector and addressing all existing shortcomings within the security institutions, and the American side is always providing advice."

 In another part of his speech, Al-Yaqoubi discussed the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq, describing them as "decisive" and "determining the next twenty years of political life in Iraq." He emphasized that major decisions in the country have been "postponed until the next period." link

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Tishwash:  Government Advisor: The Central Bank is leading 3 projects that will achieve a breakthrough in digital transformation

Iraq moves to the ranks of developed countries

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Banking Affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed today, Saturday, that the Central Bank is working on 3 strategic projects for financial transformation, which are the local electronic card, rapid payment, and the billing system, indicating that the Central Bank has timings to complete these projects and achieve a transition in the level of financial inclusion to greater levels.

Mahoud said in a statement to the official agency that followed him: “The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will move Iraq to important and advanced levels”, noting that “these projects are the local electronic card, the express payment, and the billing system”.

He added that “the Central Bank now has timings to complete these three projects in order to achieve a transition in the level of financial inclusion to greater and more levels”, indicating that “Iraq often benefits from global experiences, especially in the financial field and digital transformations.  link

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News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 10-12-2025

Gold Telegraph: A US Treasury-issued Gold-backed Stablecoin?

10-12-2025

BREAKING NEWS: MAJOR BANKS EXPLORE ISSUING STABLECOIN PEGGED TO G7 CURRENCIES

Very big news.

“Group includes US, UK, Swiss, Japanese, Canadian lenders…”

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/major-banks-explore-issuing-stablecoins-pegged-g7-currencies-2025-10-10/

Years ago, I said stablecoins would be the real future of finance. Most thought it was absurd, too dull to matter. Now the biggest banks and G7 nations are racing to get involved. The real thing to watch: Stablecoins and gold People are starting to see it slowly.

At the start of 2025, Sean Boyd, one of the leaders of Agnico Eagle, told me he believed gold could reach $5,000 an ounce. At the time, few were bold enough to make that call. Today, gold is trading above $4,000, and the world is beginning to see what he saw coming. I am looking forward to having Sean back on the show.

Gold Telegraph: GOLD TELEGRAPH CONVERSATION #6: SEAN BOYD

 “We could see gold at $5,000. We could still have uncertainty and disorder, but the world wouldn't be ending.”

Join me for an engaging conversation with the former CEO and current Chair of the Board of Agnico Eagle Mines—the world's third largest gold producer—as he shares his personal journey, insights into the mining industry, and his current outlook for gold.

 Sean was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and his exceptional leadership at Agnico Eagle stands as a shining example of extraordinary success in the mining industry. Under Mr. Boyd's leadership, Agnico Eagle (@agnicoeagle) evolved from a single-mine operation into one of Canada’s largest public corporations and among the world's most successful mining companies, boasting a current market capitalization of nearly $50 billion USD.

During our discussion, Sean noted that the West significantly trails China in securing critical metals but that represents the opportunity.

We explored a wide array of topics, including:

• The early days of building Agnico Eagle • Advice for young professionals today

 • How he handled critics

• The crucial role of mining in Canada's future

• His perspective on the evolving gold market

• The potential for a monetary reset

• His recommendations for a future Canadian Prime Minister on mining

• The importance of gold exploration

 Thank you for joining me Sean. I hope you all enjoy.

https://x.com/i/status/1893444752781001204

People look at gold’s surge and think it came out of nowhere. They shouldn’t. This has been years in the making.

The quiet accumulation by central banks, the steady hand of the East, nations turning from the dollar, the rise of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, and a world drowning in debt. That is just some; the list is much longer. What’s happening now isn’t sudden. It’s the inevitable becoming visible.

There’s a quiet war being fought over the elements that power our world. China just moved another piece on the chess board… limiting rare earth exports.

The age of cheap resources is over.
The age of mineral power has begun.

A U.S. TREASURY-ISSUED GOLD-BACKED STABLECOIN?

Dr. Judy Shelton told me she envisions a “Solidus”.

A modern digital currency partially backed by a gold-convertible Treasury.

A nod to the ancient Roman coin that stood for strength and trust. This idea could fuse blockchain transparency with sound-money integrity.

Imagine a U.S.-issued digital dollar tied to gold not by decree, but by convertibility restoring faith in money while harnessing technology to enable faster, borderless transactions.

It’s a vision where the oldest store of value meets the newest form of exchange.

We discuss gold, the dollar, BRICS, China and the future.

Watch the full conversation, here:   https://twitter.com/i/status/1977059111604044227

GOLD TELEGRAPH CONVERSATION #11 JUDY SHELTON

“The message of gold going up is that people are expressing discomfort with the way governments try to manage the economy and manage the world…”

In this episode, Dr. Judy Shelton joins me once again to explain how restoring integrity to money through gold-linked bonds and honest monetary policy could reshape the global financial system and return power to the people.

 She also warns that the United States must move before China to lead the next era of monetary reform. I hope you enjoy this discussion, and thank you, @judyshel, for joining me.

https://x.com/i/status/1975628037359325363

The United States bailed out Argentina this week. Most people missed some quiet details: The U.S. Treasury Secretary pointed to Argentina’s wealth in rare earth minerals. The global scramble for critical minerals is accelerating.

The head of the IMF just compared today’s equity valuations to the euphoria of the dot-com bubble 25 years ago. The irony? Those valuations exist because central banks flooded the world with liquidity. You can’t make this stuff up anymore…

Source(s):  https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1976738690052546942

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Militia Man  I'm getting very excited about what's happening because I think there's so many things out there that are tying this together that we've never seen before.  It's a bigger web.  It not just about one country...I like what I'm seeing...

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Saleh on TV saying we have achieved unprecedented results in controlling the exchange rate and it is an all-time low  inflation.  Saleh is really singing like a bird today. FRANK:  Can I change the world for you, Firefly?  We have achieved the new exchange rate.  I mean, come on! LOL.  It's comical for me because you want a crystal ball where you can look into it whereas I am in the crystal ball...Saleh, the man is talking like a parrot on steroids and he's singing you the truth. 

Bruce   [via WiserNow]   What about the timing for us to get our notifications?  All week I have heard it would be over the weekend, and then...we heard it would be more like anytime from the weekend through Tuesday.

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Chris Real World:  10-12-2025

NESARA

Wikipedia • The National Economic Security and Recovery Act is a set of proposed economic reforms for the United States suggested by private citizen Harvey Francis Barnard during the 1990s.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 10-12-25

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Wall Street’s Power Surge: Deregulation Unlocks $2.6 Trillion in New Lending

Trump’s financial reforms aim to supercharge U.S. lending — but could they also tilt the balance of global banking power?

A Deregulation Wave — and a Strategic Shift

The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping overhaul of U.S. banking capital rules that could unlock up to $2.6 trillion in new lending capacity for Wall Street’s biggest players.

● Capital relief on the table: Loosening Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirements would allow megabanks — including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America — to expand credit lines and balance sheets.

● Policy rationale: Officials argue that freeing this capital will “restore flexibility and competitiveness,” driving U.S. lending into key strategic sectors like energy, defense, and infrastructure.

● Underlying motive: Deregulation doubles as a geopolitical move — unleashing U.S. liquidity in a moment when BRICS nations are building rival financial systems.

This is not just deregulation — it’s financial rearmament.

A Global Banking Arms Race

Across the Atlantic, regulators remain cautious, but Washington is betting on scale over restraint.

● Europe and Asia hold firm: EU and UK regulators are maintaining Basel III-era leverage ratios to protect against systemic shocks.

● The U.S. flips the script: By contrast, American policymakers view excess capital as idle potential — capital that can be weaponized for global influence.

● Strategic timing: As BRICS and Gulf states shift trade away from dollar systems, the U.S. is moving to reassert Wall Street dominance through sheer liquidity force.

This marks the return of the U.S. financial-industrial complex — not through war, but through credit expansion.

Risk and Reward — The Inflation Dilemma

Critics warn the move could reignite the very risks that led to the 2008 financial crisis.

● Systemic risk reintroduced: Reducing buffers during high-rate volatility may heighten exposure to loan defaults and asset devaluation.

● Administration counterpoint: Officials call this “controlled deregulation” — asserting that markets and AI-driven risk models now provide early warning capabilities.

● The strategic tradeoff: America appears willing to tolerate higher short-term risk for longer-term dominance in global credit creation.

In essence: risk is being reframed as leverage.

Financial Policy as Geopolitical Strategy

This isn’t just about banks — it’s about who controls the world’s credit rails.

● Reasserting dollar liquidity: Deregulation allows the U.S. to remain the primary issuer of cross-border liquidity, reinforcing dollar-based settlements even as alternatives rise.

● Parallel to sanctions policy: Washington’s leverage over SWIFT and dollar clearing remains a central geopolitical tool — deregulation strengthens that influence.

● Global context: In an era of financial fragmentation, this policy signals America’s intent to out-expand rather than out-regulate its competitors.

This is the financial counterpart to foreign policy realignment — using liquidity as soft power.

Why This Matters

We are watching a deliberate recalibration of U.S. economic strategy — one designed to secure its leadership in an emerging multi-rail world of finance.

● Deregulation may boost credit and investment, but it also reshapes the global financial hierarchy.

● It demonstrates that monetary power, not military might, is now the decisive weapon in the geopolitical contest.

● As BRICS nations test asset-backed settlements, the U.S. is countering with sheer scale, liquidity, and velocity.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Financial Times – Bank deregulation set to unlock $2.6tn of Wall Street lending capacity
• Reuters – U.S. financial sector eyes relaxed capital rules amid Trump reforms
• The Guardian – Global regulators warn of financial fragmentation risk

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Qatar’s Air Force Facility in Idaho: A Strategic Alliance Hidden in Plain Sight

The U.S. quietly hosts a foreign air force training base, signaling deeper defense and geopolitical integration between Washington and Doha.

A Facility That Raised Eyebrows

• The announcement that Qatar is developing an Air Force training facility at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base sparked public curiosity — and some confusion.

• Initially portrayed as a “Qatari Air Force Facility,” officials have clarified that the site is part of a joint training and operational arrangement, not an independent Qatari base.

• The partnership builds on a longstanding defense cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Qatar, with the Gulf nation already operating American aircraft and maintaining close logistics ties.

What’s Really Being Built

• U.S. officials describe the project as an expansion of training infrastructure, designed to support joint flight operations, maintenance, and interoperability exercises.

• Construction is funded by Qatar, estimated at around $110 million, to accommodate Qatari pilots and personnel training on U.S.-made F-15 fighter jets.

• The move underscores Qatar’s deepening reliance on U.S. defense systems, as the country continues to modernize its air fleet through American technology.

Why Idaho — and Why Now

• Idaho’s Mountain Home AFB offers vast airspace and existing facilities ideal for high-level flight training — a major reason the U.S. Air Force approved the arrangement.

• The project also reflects a strategic pivot toward coalition readiness — ensuring that U.S. partners can operate seamlessly with American forces in future joint missions.

• Amid regional tensions in the Middle East, Doha’s investment signals confidence in long-term U.S. security ties, even as Qatar balances relationships with Iran and Turkey.

Geopolitical Undercurrents

• Qatar’s funding of infrastructure on U.S. soil blurs the traditional lines of host-nation support, indicating a mutual strategic dependency.

• The arrangement could serve as a template for other allied nations seeking deeper military integration with Washington without establishing overt “foreign bases.”

• It also highlights America’s growing use of allied partnerships to offset budgetary pressures while maintaining global reach.

Why This Matters

This development isn’t just about air training — it’s about embedding global alliances into U.S. territory, signaling a shift from transactional defense agreements toward interoperable military ecosystems.
Qatar’s foothold in Idaho represents the quiet globalization of U.S. defense infrastructure, blending diplomacy, finance, and strategy under one roof.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:
• Newsweek – Qatar is Getting an Air Force Facility in Idaho: What to Know
• Newsweek – Qatari Air Force Facility Update: Official Clarifies Status and Plans

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