Download Former National Security Advisor of Iraq - Mowaffak al-Rubaie
Who can rescue Iraq and defeat the extremists of the self-proclaimed Islamic State? The militants have seized about a quarter of the territory of Iraq and there are near-daily reports of human rights abuses and deaths.
The crisis at the heart of the political leadership in Baghdad means a united Iraqi response has so far been lacking. Hardtalk speaks to Baghdad MP Mowaffak al-Rubaie - former national security adviser to Iraq.
Is the new Shia-led government under Prime Minister Abadi better able to combat the extremists?
Published on Thursday, 6th November 2014.
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