Iraq's Abadi likely to survive reform challenge

Political setbacks to the prime minister's reform drive could undermine his leadership and strengthen hardliners

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  • Anti-reform backlash
  • Public sector pay cuts
  • Militia integration
  • Legal questions
  • Shia clerical supporters
  • Pro-Iranian opponents
  • Replacing Abadi?
  • Iran's key role

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