Iraq’s political crisis is surrounding one man at this time. Former Prime Minister Al- Maliki refuses to step aside as a candidate for leader shocking his allies and deepening division within Iraq’s government...Maliki is dismissing [US/Trump] threats and pushing forward. Now the coalition faces a dangerous choice. Force him out and risk internal collapse or keep him and risk angering Washington. Either way Iraq’s leadership is headed towards a high stakes showdown… : Sandy Ingram
