This is a cross-post by Aymenn Jawad al-Tamimi from the Middle East Review of International Affairs, a quarterly journal published by the Interdisciplinary Center (המרכז הבינתחומי הרצליה) in Herzliya, Israel.
Abstract: In the spring of 2011, Iraq witnessed major protests across the country. This article will address the causes of these demonstrations. It will also discuss the obstacles toward forming a stable government and the nature of sectarianism and corruption in the government. Last, it considers the implications for U.S. policy, particularly concerning the December 2011 withdrawal deadline.
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