Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

Pressure is mounting on Baghdad to control various paramilitary groups and the prime minister has promised reforms

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  • Reform measures
  • Removal from urban areas
  • Nineveh redeployments
  • Border crossings
  • Planned professionalisation
  • Arms warehousing
  • Restrictions on US-led coalition
  • Reactions to mystery explosions
  • Israel tensions
  • Air defences
  • Security sector outlook
  • Hindering stabilisation
  • Strengthened Iranian influence
  • Corruption and sanctions risks

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