The not exactly surprising conclusion of the newly released National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq: “Iraqi political leaders remain unable to govern effectively,” and the current Iraqi government — that thing we’re supposed to be supporting with the “surge” — will become even more precarious over the next year.
New NIE on Iraq: The prognosis is grim
U.S. intelligence agencies predict the Iraqi government will grow weaker over the next six to 12 months.
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