Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading

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The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.

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This report covers the significant strategic shift in US foreign and defense policy regarding the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.

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Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading

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U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014

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