Withdrawal Symptoms: What Will Happen after the US Leaves Iraq?

A major explosion in Baghdad on 19 August that killed 95 people and injured 563 raised questions about the ability of Iraq's security forces to maintain stability during the ongoing United States troop drawdown. This is particularly the case since the major bombing attack took place barely six weeks after US forces ceased unilateral operations within urban areas.

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