Sarhang Hamasaeed on the Challenges Facing Iraq’s New Government

March 28, 2019 00:09:10
Sarhang Hamasaeed on the Challenges Facing Iraq’s New Government
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Sarhang Hamasaeed on the Challenges Facing Iraq’s New Government

Mar 28 2019 | 00:09:10

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Show Notes

USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says, “Iraq is at its best state in the last five years. The country is recovering from an existential fight with ISIS … and the Kurds are now back in Iraq’s politics and more involved.” Yet, many Iraqis remain disenchanted with the country’s political leaders and are skeptical of the government’s ability to deliver services, security, and jobs.

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