Off the Hookah with Phil and Cooper

Episode #068: Iraqi Path

09.06.2018 - By Al-MonitorPlay

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Our hosts give a much-needed update on Iraq’s governmental chaos stemming from this year’s election and recount. Now that the recount is finished, why haven’t they been able to choose a new prime minister, or form a new government? The answer seems complicated, but Phil and Cooper explain the global forces (i.e. America and Iran) that are prolonging the issue. Also, Nike’s got a controversial new ad campaign. As Iraq wraps up election recount, is a new government in sight? (Ali Mamouri) Iran-US conflict leaves Abadi in a dilemma (Ali Mamouri) Kurds put conditions for allying with Shiites to form government (Omar Sattar) Shiite split heats up as Iraqi lawmakers fail to elect speaker (Hamdi Malik) Music: Ahmed Fakroun - Soleil Soleil (iTunes | Spotify)

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