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Robert Kaplan on the Politics of the Past and Future of the Greater Middle East
Democracy Paradox
The Politics and Potential for Improvement in Iraq
This chapter explores the current political situation in Iraq and the potential for improvement. It discusses the observations of scholars regarding slow progress and the belief that changes in Iran could lead to dramatic improvements. However, it also highlights the dangers and instability in the country, including Iranian meddling, the use of force by gangs and militias, and the ongoing chaos in the center and south of Iraq.
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