U.S. Military and Diplomatic Options in Iraq
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Renewed Violence in Iraq
2012-07-29T09:23:58-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/606/307316-05-m.jpgNora Benasahel talked about the recent series of bombings and other continuing violence in Iraq, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lara Jakes, participating via Skype from Baghdad, also discussed the recent violence, including al-Qaeda’s role in the violence, and conditions of day-to-day life in the country. Other topics included who is responsible for the shootings and bombings, the resulting political instability, and the role the lack of a U.S. military presence in Iraq has played in the attacks.Nora Benasahel talked about the recent series of bombings and other continuing violence in Iraq, and she responded to telephone calls and… read more
Renewed Violence in Iraq Nora Benasahel talked about the recent series of bombings and other continuing violence in Iraq, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lara Jakes, participating via Skype from Baghdad, also discussed the recent violence, including al-Qaeda’s role in the violence, and conditions of day-to-day life in the country. Other topics included who is responsible for the shootings and bombings, the resulting political instability, and the role the lack of a U.S. military presence in Iraq has played in the attacks. close
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- Nora Bensahel Senior Fellow Center for a New American Security
- Lara Jakes Baghdad Bureau Chief Associated Press
- Steve Scully Host C-SPAN
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