The state of Iraq was created after the First World War by the British for their Imperial reasons, but never managed to achieve real nationhood with the cobbling together of Sunni, Shiite and Kurd populations. Following the country’s over-reach under the leadership of Saddam Hussein and his subsequent defeat by the US, Iraq’s neighbour and rival, Iran, has managed to gain significant influence over Baghdad, even now during the current government crisis. So is the Iranian domination over Iraq a permanent feature, or can it be weakened by both internal and external forces? Joining us for the discussion: Panel:
Host : Jonathan Hessen : TV7 Editor in Chief and Host of TV7 Israel News
Analyst : Amir Oren : TV7 Editor at Large
Col. (Ret.) Joel Rayburn : former Senior Director of the National Security Council in Washington & Special Envoy for Syria; Founding Director of the American Center for Levant Studies
TV7 Israel is an officially recognized news gathering and production bureau in Jerusalem. TV7 Israel is recognized as a news production entity by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), and an Active Member of the Foreign Press Association (FPA). Under guidance of Mr. Jonathan Hessen, who acts as the Editor in Chief and Lead Anchor, TV7 Israel seeks to provide its viewers with accurate information on the situation in Israel and the challenges it faces. As a Christian broadcast, TV7 Israel also aims to encourage audiences to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122) and deepen knowledge pertaining to current affairs.
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