The Inside Story Podcast

← The Inside Story Podcast30 sept. · 25 min

Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?

Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?30 sept.25 min

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?

In this episode:

Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University Host: Dareen Abughaida

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