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 post

The 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 Picture

• Regional 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.