Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq

Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr

Posted September 16, 2008

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In the past it was reported that as part of our efforts to winning local Sunni leaders over to our side included paying them in money and other resources. Are we still doing that where we have turned control over to the Iraqi government? Will the Sunni tribal leaders reverse course if we stop?

Valjean of OR
Sep 16, 2008 19:51:28 PM [permalink] [report comment]

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