Getting The Business

Iraq learned pretty quickly how to skirt the U.S. system that would have them contracting with American companies for big purchases. Another batch of examples today. -

Iraq continues non-U.S. contracts

In the wake of a weapons deal with China, Iraq has reportedly contracted with China and Iran to build major power plants in Iraq. All told, the deals are worth $1.1 billion. The US is apparently claiming that Iran will use the project to "mask" military efforts, but the real worry is, I think, that these countries will succeed where we haven't. In particular, [...]

Tags: Iraq Contracts, Iran, China, Weapons, Power Plants

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