Losing Iraq: Insurgency and Politics (Praeger Security International)

by StephenC.Pelletiere (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $78.15

  Argues that one of the great hidden strengths of the Iraqi society is the existence of a large cadre of army officers who fought in the war against Iran (1980-88) and the United States. The author warns that, faced with this challenge, Washington is prepared to see the break-up of Iraq, and under the rule of warlords as a better alternative.