Building Iraq’s peering landscape

Peering offers reduced latency and lower IP transit costs, essential for driving improved connectivity within Iraq. With the launch of Iraq’s first neutral IXP, IRAQ-IXP, last year, it has surged to be the region’s third-largest IXP by connected networks, showing the demand for peering services in Iraq. 

• How critical is peering for the development of the Northern route between Europe and the Middle East? 
• What role can peering play in supporting the rapidly expanding ISP sector within Iraq?  
• When are we likely to see the launch of additional IXPs in Iraq?