초록
According to the perspective of the analytical framework of role theory, Iraq accepts the role of ‘mediator’ in international relations for various reasons, such as to build a reputation as a peacemaker and influencing the resolution of conflicts. Although Iraq may not be a power mediator capable of pushing for a compromise between conflicting states at the international level compared to the major powers in the region, it can be analyzed that it will adopt a strategy of transition to a mediation as an interest-based mediator seeking to pursue a level of security strategy or enhancing its status in the region within special interests. In order for Iraq to transit to a mediation strategy in order to maintain balancing diplomacy, it is necessary to develop a specific international mediation strategy as a “niche diplomacy” in the national foreign policy, and it must clearly state its intention to institutionalize this practice.