# Can Iraq Handle Future Security Challenges on Its Own?

Al Jazeera examines whether Iraq can address future security threats without foreign help. The question matters as Baghdad balances state forces, powerful militias, and regional instability. How Iraq manages this will shape its sovereignty and wider Middle East security.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/29/can-iraq-handle-future-security-challenges-alone?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:05:03 +0000