Iraq: A satellite state of Iran?
How much influence does Iran wield in Iraq? This question has long been a matter of debate and in light of the US troop withdrawal has become all the more relevant, especially with rumors of Iranian plans to have Mahmud Shahrudi, who is an Iraqi-born member of Iran's Guardian Council and advocates clerical involvement in government, succeed the quietist Ali al-Sistani in Najaf.
Unfortunately, partisan politics on the left and right have precluded serious analysis on the subject.
Showing posts with label Iraq and Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iraq and Iran. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Middle East Forum: Iraq: A satellite state of Iran?
The following by Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi is reposted with permission:
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