The latest episode of Jon Dowling’s podcast brings together a deep‑dive conversation with veteran analyst Mark Z, who unpacks a series of developments that could reshape the Middle East and reverberate across the global economy. At the heart of the discussion lies Iraq’s recent agreement on budget allocations and its imminent reconnection to the SWIFT financial messaging system. After years of restricted access to international banking, this step marks a decisive move toward financial sovereignty and renewed credibility on the world stage. By securing a transparent budget framework and re‑establishing the ability to send and receive cross‑border payments, Iraqi authorities are signaling…
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