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2008-12-08 Iraq

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Posted by Fred 2008-12-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 What will Iran's role be in an autonomous Basra? Would this autonomy split the national Shia and damage the national governing coalition?

Posted by Glenmore 2008-12-08 08:51|| 2008-12-08 08:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Ordinarily, I'd be in favor of Federalism, but this is probably the first step in Iran "accepting the automomous region of Basra" into Iranian hegemony.

Posted by Muggsy Uloluting5145 2008-12-08 13:47|| 2008-12-08 13:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Nation building?

Posted by Besoeker 2008-12-08 13:59|| 2008-12-08 13:59|| Front Page Top

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