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Remote telecommunications tower site in Iraq with service vehicle and field technicians during infrastructure maintenance operations

Critical Infrastructure Operations in Iraq Are Never Only Technical

Operating critical infrastructure requires more than equipment, systems, and maintenance plans. Based on experience leading operations for more than 960 telecom towers across Iraq, this article reflects on the leadership, coordination, and daily follow-up needed to keep essential services running in complex environments.

Sahand Seerwan AHMED

May 201 min read