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Big Issues in 2014—Foreign Policy

Growing instability in Iraq, coupled with the ongoing violence in Syria, could cause serious trouble for regional U.S. allies and even foreshadow a significant shift in the region.

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By David Rothkopf
Published on Jan 8, 2014

Source: Radio New Zealand

Speaking on Radio New Zealand, Carnegie’s David Rothkopf discussed his predictions for the big issues in international relations for 2014. He commented that the situation in Iraq could have a destabilizing effect on the already unstable region, including Syria and U.S. ally Jordan. He warned that what it going on in Syria and Iraq could foreshadow serious shifts in the region.

This interview was originally broadcast on Radio New Zealand.

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David Rothkopf

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David Rothkopf was a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment as well as the former CEO and editor in chief of the FP Group.

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