Episode 1459
Why is the US pressuring Nouri al-Maliki to withdraw his prime ministerial bid?
The Inside Story Podcast · Al Jazeera
February 27, 202625m 23s
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Show Notes
"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout. But what if he doesn't? And what would the implications be for Iraq?
In this episode:
- Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
- Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
- Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center
Host: James Bays
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