Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recognizes that armed militias are the most serious challenge affecting the country's future. He is right. He wants to address this threat. His effort will likely face both internal and external opposition — from Iran, whose proxies they are, but also from domestic stakeholders who profit massively from the illegal financial activities and resulting ability of the militias to influence politics.
Success will require a concerted mix of financial, political and security countermeasures. On this issue, the new Iraqi leader and the United States are on the same page. A strong and coordinated strategy can make a huge difference and help Mr al-Zaidi succeed. @POTUS #Iraq #Kurdistan @IraqPmo @IraqiPMO @realDonaldTrump @marcorubio @SusieWiles @StephenM @USAMBTurkiye @AJEnglish @WSJ @nytimes
Source: Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK)
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Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recognizes that armed militias are the most serious challenge affecting the country's future. He is right. He wants to address this threat. His effort will likely face both internal and external opposition — from Iran, whose proxies they are,






