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Iraq Between Suits and Fatigues

War on the Rocks

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Assessment of Iraq's Current State and the United States' Dilemma

The chapter delves into the challenges facing Iraq as a weak and fragmented institution, influenced by non-state armed groups and internal instability. Conflicting views explore stability in the southern states versus ongoing concerns about Iran and the region, highlighting the United States' dilemma in deciding on further investment or withdrawal.

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