The visit by U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois to Iraq is considered a positive and useful move for his future, despite the fact that he might not become the next U.S. president.

Many Iraqis see the visit as a step that forces Obama to understand the situation in different parts of the world more thoroughly, the independent Kul al-Iraq newspaper said Monday.

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It is not necessary for Obama's strategy to be applied literally, as any policy in Iraq will depend on many factors relative to development of the situation on the ground.

Whether it is a Republican or a Democrat who wins the election, the United States is unlikely to give up its interests in Iraq or the region. The statements that nominees from both parties give indicate American politicians have no knowledge of foreign policy whatsoever, the newspaper said. Announcing a plan for withdrawal from Iraq will give many parties the chance to plan entry into Iraq after U.S. forces leave.