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January 8, 2012

Maliki's Politicized Iraqi Army

Maria Fantappie, The National

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With increasing control over the Iraqi army, Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki has the means to dominate his main political rivals.

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TAGGED: Iraq, Nouri al-Maliki

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