Savaya: Iraq is at a crossroads… either controlling weapons or returning to a “spiral of complexity”.
Savaya: Iraq is at a crossroads… either controlling weapons or returning to a “spiral of complexity”.
2025-11-29 08:58
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US President’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, confirmed on Saturday that Iraq stands at a crossroads, between restricting weapons or returning to a “spiral of complexity”.
Savaya said in a post on the X website that “the world views Iraq as a country capable of playing a larger and more influential role in the region, provided that the issue of weapons outside the control of the state is fully resolved, and the prestige of official institutions is protected .”
He added, “No economy can grow, nor can any international partnership succeed, in an environment where politics is intertwined with informal power. Iraq now has a historic opportunity to close this chapter and strengthen its image as a state based on the rule of law, not the power of weapons .”
He continued, “It is equally important to establish the principle of separation of powers, respect constitutional frameworks, and prevent interventions that may hinder the political decision-making process or weaken the independence of the state,” explaining, “Strong states are built when the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities operate within their defined limits and are held accountable through clear legal mechanisms, not through centers of pressure or influence .”
He asserts, “Iraq stands at a crucial crossroads. It can either move towards independent institutions capable of enforcing the law and attracting investments, or it can return to the cycle of complexity that has burdened everyone .”
He continued, “What we need today is to support the country’s progress, respect the constitution, strengthen the separation of powers, and make a firm commitment, coupled with concrete action to keep weapons out of politics. This is the way to build a strong Iraq that commands the world’s respect.”
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