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Crisis in Iraq and Military Options
Nathan Freier, CSIS
As Iraq increasingly stumbles in the face of an overt threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS), troubling questions emerge about how the United States might assess and address instability in the Middle East and wider threats posed by unconventional or irregular forces. In short, the “by, with, and through” approach to complex civil conflicts in the Middle East is running headlong into the reality of flawed partners. Without some material demonstration of American resolve now, much worse conditions may be in the offing. Read More Click here for analysis by Israeli experts on the strategic implications of the crisis in Iraq Click here to watch a video of PM Netanayhus statement on the kidnapping |
