Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi made his first official visit to Washington, DC, meeting President Donald Trump in the Oval Office just two months after taking office. But did the visit come too soon?
In this episode, the hosts offer their initial assessment of the White House meeting and examine why Washington continues to view Iraq through the prism of Iran, as well as why an Oval Office photo opportunity is no substitute for a sustained diplomatic strategy.
The discussion also covers the September 30 deadline for the disarmament of non-state armed factions and the full withdrawal of Coalition forces from Iraq, and why Zaidi’s US visit could ultimately backfire at home.