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, ModeratorHost, NPR's 1A

Sarhang HamasaeedDirector, Middle East Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

Denise NataliDirector, Center for Strategic Research, National Defense University

Kenneth PollackResident Scholar, U.S.-Middle East Security and Foreign Policies, American Enterprise Institute