The decisions of the Arab Summit Conference (2003-2014) Study in dealing with the Iraqi situation

Abstract

This research paper aims at studying the resolutions of the Arab Summits (held under the auspices of the Arab League) that were held in the aftermath of the American occupation of Iraq in 2003 up until the Arab summit of 2014 in Kuwait. It sheds light on the most important decisions made during that period regarding the Iraqi case. The study provides a thorough reading of the situation and the diverse changes that influenced the region during that period, particularly, the huge developments that took place in Iraq after the withdrawal of American troops in 2009. The researcher reaches the conclusion that the US great impact on the decisions of the Arab summits was clearly obvious, especially between the years 2003 and 2009. This has been evident in the size of the US formal representation and presence in the Arab Summits, their (dis)approval of convening the summits and the interference in deciding which issues to be on the Summits agendas. The study showed a reduced US role in the Arab region after 2009, which was reflected in less involvement in the Arab Summits between (2009 and 2014). In addition to the US minimal Influence in this era, the Arab-Arab conflict, appeared as a dominant factor that had a great impact on the Arab Summits. The result of which was the fact that the Arab Issues were not seriously addressed. The Iraqi situation was not a priority anymore on the agendas of the Arab summits that took place during 2003 to 2014.