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Is the U.S. Doubling Down in Iraq?

In 2011, President Obama withdrew US combat forces, hoping to see the last of American involvement in Iraq. Now, he’s authorized US airstrikes against the expanding forces of the Islamic State. Is the U.S. doubling down in Iraq?

By Warren Olney • Aug 11, 2014 • 1 min read

In 2011, President Obama withdrew US combat forces, hoping to see the last of American involvement in Iraq. Now, he’s authorized US airstrikes against the expanding forces of the Islamic State. Is the U.S. doubling down in Iraq?

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Sonya Geis
Senior Managing Editor
Benjamin Gottlieb
Reporter, Fill-in Host
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Kenneth Pollack
Brookings Institution
Zaid Al-Ali
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Barry Posen
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Is the U.S. Doubling Down in Iraq?

In 2011, President Obama withdrew US combat forces, hoping to see the last of American involvement in Iraq. Now, he’s authorized US airstrikes against the expanding forces of the Islamic State. Is the U.S. doubling down in Iraq?

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To the Point

Is the U.S. Doubling Down in Iraq?

In 2011, President Obama withdrew US combat forces, hoping to see the last of American involvement in Iraq. Now, he’s authorized US airstrikes against the expanding forces of the Islamic State. Is the U.S. doubling down in Iraq?

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