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Jessica Tuchman Mathews
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In The Media
Achieving Stability in a Political Vacuum
Jessica T. Mathews discussed the long term prospects for stability in Iraq, the political failure of the “surge”, and the interests of Iraq’s neighbors on China Radio International’s People in the Know.
Published on Mar 20, 2008
The removal of Saddam Hussein created a political vacuum in Iraq that left all sides battling for power. While there will be a long struggle before a lasting political reconciliation can be achieved, prospects for stability are aided by a strong sense of Iraqi nationalism. Jessica T. Mathews discussed the long term prospects for stability in Iraq, the political failure of the “surge”, and the interests of Iraq’s neighbors on China Radio International’s People in the Know.
Click here to listen to the audio. (China Radio International)
Click here to listen to the audio. (China Radio International)
About the Author
Jessica Tuchman Mathews
Distinguished Fellow
Mathews is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She served as Carnegie’s president for 18 years.
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