After ISIS, Will Iraq's Elections be The Next Step to Stability?
Iraqis just went to the polls to elect a new national parliament. In a surprise turn, a coalition led by controversial cleric Moqtada al-Sadr—a staunch opponent of U.S. influcence in Iraq won the most seats. Listen in as Joshua Johnson, Host of NPR's 1A, leads a panel discussion on Iraq's new leaders and the many challenges they face.
Speakers: Joshua Johnson, Moderator Host, NPR's 1A
Sarhang Hamasaeed Director, Middle East Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
Denise Natali Director, Center for Strategic Research, National Defense University
Kenneth Pollack Resident Scholar, U.S.-Middle East Security and Foreign Policies, American Enterprise Institute
