1. Securing Iraq: Iran-Iraq Relations Joshua Hedges, Kerry Hyre, Sarah Grossman

2. Why focus on Iran?

3. Why Stability in Iraq is in Iran’s Best Interest

4. Policy Recommendation #1 Set the foundations for a friendly but independent diplomatic relationship with Iran

5. Policy Recommendation #2 Worker visas Coordination between the Iran- Iraq border agencies Improve Border Cooperation

6. Policy Recommendation # 3 Prevent Iraq from devolving into a proxy war Maintain friendly relations with both states while achieving a degree of independence from both Increase Iraq’s diplomatic stature in the Middle East Facilitate diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States

7. Questions?