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Why Iraq Is Changing Its Tune on Withdrawal

July 9, 2008 - 5:26 am - by Mohammed Fadhil
Jack Okie
2008-07-10 13:41:21

Once again, ajacksonian nails it.

The awakenings, such as in Anbar, have demonstrated that in Iraq tribal ties often outweigh sectarian affiliation. Several powerful tribes contain both Sunnis and Shia; these tribes intend to provide candidates for the fall elections, and have a good chance of winning.