Pakistan, June 16 -- US envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Baghdad on Monday to begin a series of meetings with Iraqi and Kurdish officials. The visit is significant as it signals renewed US engagement with Iraq's new government. Political leaders, security actors, and regional stakeholders are directly affected by the talks.

Barrack is expected to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. Moreover, he will convey President Donald Trump's support for the Iraqi government. The discussions are aimed at building a "mutually beneficial" partnership between Washington and Baghdad.

In addition, the US envoy will travel to Erbil for meetings with Kurdish leaders on Tuesday. He is also scheduled to meet Pres...