Introduction: A Concerning Political and Monetary Signal
Recent commentary from Sandy Ingram highlights growing concerns on two critical fronts:
The continued push to install Nouri al-Maliki as Iraq’s Prime Minister
The potential monetary misstep of pricing Iraq’s Development Road Project services in U.S. dollars instead of Iraqi dinars
Both issues carry serious consequences—not only politically, but economically and monetarily for Iraq’s future.
Maliki, Trump, and Political Miscalculation
Sandy Ingram did not mince words when expressing concern over the apparent effort to force Maliki back into power.
Her warning centers on one key factor: Donald Trump.
“President Trump says things and then changes his mind. He plays chess. He plays politics like mega business.”
This matters because Trump has historically shown zero tolerance for perceived disrespect, especially from foreign governments attempting to bypass U.S. pressure or influence outcomes against American interests.
If Maliki were to return as Prime Minister, it would likely be interpreted by Trump not as coincidence—but as direct defiance.
That is a dangerous gamble.
Why This Matters for Iraq
Iraq is at a fragile crossroads:
Political legitimacy is still forming
Economic reforms are incomplete
Currency reform remains unfinished
Installing a controversial figure like Maliki could:
Trigger renewed U.S. pressure
Jeopardize international confidence
Delay or derail economic normalization
Sandy’s concern is not emotional—it is strategic.
The Development Road Project: A Dollar Trap?
While traveling through Northern Africa, Sandy posed a question that caused immediate alarm:
What if Iraq charges Development Road Project clients in U.S. dollars?
Her reaction was telling:
“My heart dropped.”
Why?
Because yes—technically, Iraq could do that.
Iraq already sells oil in U.S. dollars. From a logistical standpoint, it would not be unreasonable for policymakers to consider pricing transportation, logistics, and transit hub services in dollars as well.
But from a currency reform standpoint, this would be devastating.
Why Dollar Pricing Hurts the Iraqi Dinar
If Iraq were to monetize its most ambitious infrastructure project in USD:
Demand for the IQD remains suppressed
Domestic currency strength is delayed
Revaluation or appreciation becomes harder—not easier
Sandy explains it clearly:
“It doesn’t do anything for their currency—the Iraqi dinar.”
For Iraq to benefit internally, the dinar must:
Move up at least two decimal points
Ideally rise several decimal points to create meaningful purchasing power and profit realization
Dollarization postpones that outcome.
Featured Snippet: Core Insight
Pricing Iraq’s Development Road Project in U.S. dollars would undermine demand for the Iraqi dinar and delay the currency’s necessary appreciation.
Q&A: Key Questions Answered
Q: Can Iraq legally charge for services in U.S. dollars?
A: Yes. Iraq already sells oil in USD, so it is feasible—but not ideal for currency reform.
Q: Why is this bad for the IQD?
A: It removes demand pressure from the dinar, preventing appreciation.
Q: How much does the IQD need to move to matter?
A: Sandy suggests multiple decimal points for meaningful profit realization.
Q: Why is Trump relevant here?
A: Trump views political defiance personally and strategically. A Maliki return could provoke swift retaliation.
The Bigger Picture: Chess, Not Checkers
Sandy Ingram’s commentary reminds us of something crucial:
This is not checkers.
This is chess.
Political appointments affect currency policy.
Currency policy affects sovereignty.
Sovereignty determines Iraq’s future.
Every move matters.
Final Thoughts: Concern Is Justified
Sandy summed it up best:
She is overtly concerned.
Concerned about:
Political disrespect toward U.S. leadership
Miscalculations involving Trump
Dollar dependency undermining the dinar
Lost opportunity for real currency reform
These are not hypothetical risks—they are real-world consequences.
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Sandy Ingram
It seems they are really trying to push Maliki into this PM position. I really am concerned for them pushing President Trump, he says things and then changes his mind. He plays chess. He plays politics like he plays mega business. I don't think they've ever seen him respond to blatant disrespect, which it would be if Maliki becomes the prime minister of Iraq. So I don't mind telling you, I'm overtly concerned.
As I was traveling [To Northern Africa] I thought to myself, what if Iraq charges its [Development Road Project] clients in US dollars? And my heart dropped...Can they do that? Will they do that?
I don't know. I've got to...find out if that's even feasible. They sell oil in US dollars, why would they not possibly at least research the idea of selling the transportation hub services in US dollars...? It doesn't do anything for their currency the Iraqi dinar but the Iraqi dinar would need to come up. It would need to move over at least two decimal points...We need the IQD to move over several decimal points in order to realize some sort of profit.
