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Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone? | Inside Story

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq. The military was first deployed in 2003, to depose its leader, Saddam Hussein. It later faced a series of crises that ensued after the ousting of Saddam. Iraq became embroiled in a cycle of violence that considerably weakened the country. While the US may have prevented the collapse of the state, it's also accused of contributing to the subsequent chaos that engulfed it. The Iraqi government will now be dealing with a new reality. Is it up to the job? And who stands to gain from the US finally leaving Iraq? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Ahmed…