Iraq violence adds to US Middle East policy woes

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  • Frozen conflict thaws
  • Sunni grievances
  • Sunni backlash
  • Maliki's fears
  • Sunni strategic options
  • Concession
  • Compromise
  • Chaos -- and armed struggle
  • US policy dilemma
  • Divided policy objectives
  • Regional issues
  • Outlook

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