Arab leaders reluctant to enthuse about new Iraq

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Arab leaders reluctant to enthuse about new Iraq

By Jonathan Wright
Reuters
Monday, June 12, 2006; 9:01 AM

CAIRO (Reuters) - After watching a bewildering array of Iraqi politicians try their hand
at government, Arab leaders are reluctant to pin much hope on new Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki, analysts and official sources said on Monday.

Arab governments also face such a range of conflicting choices in dealing with Iraq
that they appear paralyzed when it comes to forming coherent policies, the analysts added.

Should they press for quick U.S. withdrawal, for example, or should they wait in the hope
that the United States and the new Iraqi government can prevent a descent into complete
chaos?

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The experience of the past three years has taught the Arab governments to be skeptical
about U.S. or Iraqi claims that there is light at the end of the tunnel or that the next
change of government will mark a watershed toward peace and stability.

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Full article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/12/AR2006061200415.html