Iraq's Complex Reality: The Interwoven Challenges of State Failure and External Influences
…d Sierra Leone. So far, outside intervention has not brought an end to violence in large countries—Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and, of course, Iraq itself. Largely this is because…
Iraq's current situation as a failed state is deeply intertwined with Iran's influence. The U.S. invasion has led to a power struggle, making it impossible for Iraq to function effectively. Political