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What does it mean?
Linking Iraq to the broader terror war is a difficult task for the speaker.
In plain terms
Connecting Iraq to the terror war is hard work.
What can you take from it?
Expect challenges in justifying policy links.

Where it applies

  • political speeches
  • policy briefings
  • media relations

Putting it to work

  • clarify strategic links
  • prepare public messaging

Questions to consider

  • How should Iraq fit in?
  • Is the link clear?

Another view

The connection may remain unclear to many observers.

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