Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

September 04, 2019 00:09:23
Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
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Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Sep 04 2019 | 00:09:23

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Show Notes

Iraqi leaders are concerned that efforts to improve governance and build durable institutions are being overwhelmed by rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and the potential of a proxy war in the country. “This pressure has definitely undermined the Iraqi government,” says USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed.

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