Kurdistan’s Strategic Play: Barzani Meets U.S. Officials in DC

Barzani’s Washington Visit: Energy, Economy & U.S. Ties Explainedlink to My FX Buddies Blog postThe Visit – What’s Happening?Masrour Barzani is in Washington, DC, at the official invitation of the U.S. government.He’s meeting with senior U.S. officials, members of Congress, and business leaders.His schedule includes participation in the Washington Energy Forum.If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/ Why Now? – The Bigger PictureRegional tensions are rising: Iraq’s central government, U.S.-Iran dynamics, Turkey’s border pressure—all impacting the Kurdistan Region.The KRG is pushing for more direct international partnerships—especially with the U.S.—to reduce reliance on Baghdad.Energy is key: The KRG wants to show it’s open for investment and has its own vision for development.