| Description |
1 online resource (9 pages) : digital, PDF file |
| Summary |
Iraq remains a fragile state deeply traumatized and riven by thirty years of war, sanctions, occupation, and civil strife. Although there are numerous positive signs of progress in Iraq the risk of acute instability and renewed conflict remains. Already, in the wake of the U.S. military withdrawal in December 2011, Iraq has seen a fierce political struggle between Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and many of his rivals in the Sunni-dominated Iraqiya parliamentary coalition, plus increasing tension with at least some segments of the Kurdish minority. For the positive trends to continue, Iraq will need to contain various threats to internal stability and weather regional turmoil that could worsen significantly in the coming months. The United States has a significant stake in helping Iraq overcome these challenges; Iraq is a critical state within a critical region |
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August 2012 |
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Title from PDF cover screen (viewed on Jan. 13, 2013) |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| Subject |
Violence -- Iraq -- Prevention -- International cooperation
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Conflict management -- Iraq
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Conflict management.
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Diplomatic relations.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign relations -- Iraq
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| Subject |
Iraq.
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United States.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Council on Foreign Relations.
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