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Is there a solution to Iraq's political crisis?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Aug 30, 2022 • 21m

Iraq's powerful Shiite leader Muqtada Al Sadr has announced he's quitting politics, triggering violent protests and demands for new elections. Can the political unrest be contained?

Join host Nick Clark.

Guests:

Ahmed Rushdi - Senior foreign policy adviser to the Iraqi parliament.

Bilal Wahab - Wagner fellow at the Washington Institute.

Zeidon Alkinani - Non-resident fellow at the Arab Center Washington, DC .