Defence Notes
Stability in Iraq could hinge on rebuilding 'failed social contract'
At a time when Iraqis are taking to the streets protesting a lack of basic services and jobs, a US military commander is warning that the country's long-term health could rest on restoring the failed social contract between the government and its citizens.
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