Friday, June 13, 2014

Why Iraq's Neighbours Are Worried



Iraq: Should Neighbours Be Worried ? -- Inside Story/Al Jazeera

As the situation in Iraq deteriorates, its neighbours are watching carefully.

Embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki is struggling to fend off advances by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL. They have vowed to march to the capital Baghdad after taking control of Mosul and others areas.

Maliki is not the only one concerned. Iraq's neighbouring countries are also closely following the rapid developments. Turkey, Iran, Syria and even Saudi Arabia fear a spillover of the violence into their territories.

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My Comment: If you have the time .... an interesting discussion from an Al Jazeera's perspective.

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