Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Maliki sees the light in Damascus


By Sami Moubayed
Asia Times

Note: Keep in mind that the author is close to the Syrian regime.

"Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, currently visiting Syria, has signed accords that will increase economic and cultural ties between the countries. Far more important is Maliki's realization that he needs the clout that Damascus has among all the players in Iraq if he is to resolve escalating problems relating to the oil-rich region of Kirkuk and the Sunni community...."

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