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U.S. Takes Risk: New Iraq Allies Were Once Foes.

Authors :
COKER, MARGARET
Hassan, Falih
Source :
New York Times. 5/12/2018, Vol. 167 Issue 57960, pA1-A13. 3p. 5 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on the risks taken by the U.S. military in forming alliance with Iraqi Shiite military. The U.S. Army is requested to train, share intelligence and plan mission with former members of militias to achieve its security goals in the Middle East. The partnership also means that the U.S. is working with Iraqis previously provided with finances, training and arms from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps which is considered as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
167
Issue :
57960
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
129558632