Will Iraqi Militias Truly Disarm?

... into operational mechanisms. Given the serious difficulties Iraq faces, certain faction recognition of the "state" notion is a step in a positive direction, albeit a small one and possibly reversible. These difficulties include militia refusal to disarm and the degree to which the newly elected government will be able to either confront or incorporate them into planned agreements. Iran's stance also affects the situation; it may opt to escalate and further destabilize Iraq, or it may choose ...