About this episode

The episode discusses Iraq's shifting political landscape and the potential role of the United States in the region.

In the latest episode of Picking Up Where We Left Off, Michael Carroll talks with Shahla Al Kli and Adam Weinstein about Iraq’s shifting political landscape, regional dynamics, and the role the United States could play in shaping what comes next. The episode acknowledges that recent developments involving Iran unfolded after the conversation was recorded, but the insights remain critical for understanding this moment in the Middle East.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Carroll

Guests: Shahla Al Kli, Adam Weinstein

Topics covered

• Iraq
• political landscape
• regional dynamics
• United States
• Middle East

Keywords

• Iraq
• politics
• Middle East
• United States
• Iran
• regional dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States

Places: Iraq, Iran, Middle East

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