Thursday, February 3, 2011

2-3-11 Washington is betting on the ability of Nujaifi curb the influence of al-Maliki

Highlights/Thoughts
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1. A source familiar with the House said that Nujaifi was invited by the US administration to go to Washington
2. They will discuss the progress on the government formation as well as fears of a possible coup to Barzani's agreements
3. The US fully trusts Nujaifi, unlike other leaders in Iraq (including Allawi), to reduce the growing influence of Maliki
4. He said the Americans feel some confidence about Maliki's orientation towards the Sadrist movement
5. They will discuss the next steps that can be followed on ways to implement the agreements on the National Council of the strategic policies before the Supreme has a chance to intervene and influence it
6. Najafi said, "Iraq needs to complete sovereignty, and that democracy is the only guarantee for the success of the political process."

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