E26: Future of US Troop Presence and Iraqi Security Uncertain as

E26: Future of US Troop Presence and Iraqi Security Uncertain as Strategic Dialogue Begins

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Iraqi opinion is split between those who oppose the continued US presence and those who believe it remains essential to Iraqi security. In the background, Iran and its Iraq-based political and militant proxies are pushing for the complete withdrawal of US forces. In this episode of Overwatch, ISW researchers discuss the present state of affairs in Iraq and the implications of a possible US force withdrawal.

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