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What does it mean?
A call for pragmatic policy over political maneuvering to stabilize Iraq.
In plain terms
Focus on policy and success to fix Iraq.
What can you take from it?
Practical solutions are needed over status quo.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • war discussions
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • review foreign policy
  • prioritize stability

Questions to consider

  • Should policy come before politics?
  • How to stabilize Iraq?

Another view

It simplifies complex geopolitical issues.

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