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29 September 2026

The U.S.-led Anti-ISIS Coalition is Leaving Iraq: What Happens Next?

By eschelhaas

The coming withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces marks a significant moment in Iraq’s tumultuous recent history. Yet with the Middle East war bringing conflict to the country and questions surrounding the state’s capacity to assert its authority, the significance is mainly symbolic.

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