Feyzullah Tuna Akgun | Iraq Studies Coordinator | Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM):

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Feyzullah Tuna Akgun | Iraq Studies Coordinator | Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM): If Gulf countries cannot sell oil through Hormuz, the Development Road becomes a major alternative. Iraq imports 80% of its daily food through Basra ports - the Development Road offers an alternative supply route. It is also Iraq's path to a post-oil future. Over 50% of Iraqis are on public payrolls affected by oil. The Development Road creates new cities, industrial zones & e