Weekly Iraq Update #41
Oct 11, 2012 - Sam Wyer, Stephen Wicken
October 3, 2012-October 11, 2012- Iraq confirms massive arms deal with Russia, Iraq accused of shipping fuel oil to Syria.
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Budget Crisis
Iraq's Recurring Political Crisis
Feb 16, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini
The unilateral moves taken by Maliki’s Shi’a-dominated government against the public faces of Iraq’s Sunni community were unprecedented, sparking a new political crisis that has put the country’s long-term unity and stability at risk. Given the number of red-lines crossed by the government, Iraq has entered a new era of post-Saddam politics.
Balancing Maliki
Iraq’s political map has changed dramatically since the Provincial Elections with the emergence of new national coalitions.
Iraqi Security Forces
As US forces in Iraq transition from a combat role to an overwatch role, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) will take on an increasingly important role in the provision of security for the Iraqi people.