Although the Iraq war is over, many perils remain that can destabilize the country: factional struggles for political power and economic resources, disputed internal boundaries in the north, separatist aspirations in the south, marginalization of minorities, and renewed sectarian and ethnic polarization. Add to this list menacing social movements such as the Sadrist Trend. These can exploit and exacerbate Iraq’s problems, challenging the government’s legitimacy and the country’s stability.
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