Ficha de relación
Irak
Kuwait
Evaluación de la relación
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A relationship shaped by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, later cooperation and continuing maritime disputes
Irak hacia Kuwait
-25Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait in 1990, but later recognized Kuwait’s sovereignty and engaged in post-2003 cooperation on border arrangements and missing persons. Iraq completed war-reparations payments to Kuwait in 2021. Disputes over maritime arrangements have continued.
Kuwait hacia Irak
+20Kuwait supported Iraq’s reconstruction, including by hosting the 2018 Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq and pledging assistance. Kuwait’s relationship with Iraq also reflects the legacy of Iraq’s 1990 invasion and continuing maritime disputes.
Relación general
-15The relationship has been shaped by Iraq’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait, followed by efforts to normalize ties and cooperate on unresolved consequences of the conflict. Kuwait’s support for Iraqi reconstruction and Iraq’s completion of reparations are significant cooperative developments, while disputes over maritime arrangements remain a source of friction.
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- −100
- Hostilidad extrema y sostenida
- −50
- Considerablemente adversa
- 0
- Mixta o neutral, respaldada por información
- +50
- Considerablemente cooperativa
- +100
- Asociación excepcionalmente estrecha y sostenida
«Sin evaluar» significa que no hay una puntuación registrada. La existencia de una pareja no implica reconocimiento diplomático ni relaciones establecidas.
Contexto de la relación
Panorama general
Iraq’s 1990 invasion and occupation of Kuwait left a profound legacy of hostility. Since 2003, the governments have pursued cooperation on issues including border arrangements, missing persons and war reparations, which Iraq completed in 2021. Kuwait has supported Iraq’s reconstruction, including by hosting the 2018 Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq. Disputes over maritime arrangements have nevertheless continued.
Áreas de tensión
- Iraq’s 1990 invasion and occupation of Kuwait and their enduring consequences.
- Disagreements concerning maritime arrangements, including the Khor Abdullah waterway.
Acontecimientos clave
Iraq invaded Kuwait, beginning an occupation that ended with Kuwait’s liberation in 1991.
Iraq completed its war-reparations payments to Kuwait.
Kuwait hosted the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq and pledged assistance.
Principales incertidumbres
- The extent and implementation of ongoing bilateral cooperation on border and maritime matters remain unclear.
- The longer-term effects of Iraq’s completed war-reparations payments on bilateral relations are uncertain.