No easy choices: Realpolitik in Mesopotamia

ISIS or ISIL, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, poses a threat to Europe. The group has promised that some of the approximately 2,500 European fighters in its ranks will return to attack European targets. The US has attacked the terrorist group in both countries; it will also train Iraqi Sunni forces, and support Syria’s moderate opposition. Success, however, could depend on the ability of the West and its Arab allies to co-operate – at least informally – with Damascus and Tehran

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ESO: Background information: Six EU countries join group to 'destroy' Islamic State http://www.europeansources.info/record/six-eu-countries-join-group-to-destroy-islamic-state/

ESO: Background information: Europe desperately seeking answers on Iraq http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-desperately-seeking-answers-on-iraq/

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