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Publications
Maliki Makes a Play for the Southern Tribes
November 6, 2008 - Scott Weiner![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/maliki_1.jpg?itok=MQWbsBud)
In the Shia dominated south of Iraq, a conflict is developing over political dominance in the upcoming provincial elections.
Overview of the SOFA Negotiations
October 28, 2008![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/Pages%20from%20081028_pod-2.jpg?itok=v2YozHKA)
A backgrounder on the ongoing and often contentious SOFA negotiations.
Map of Special Groups Activity in Iraq
October 24, 2008![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/GoogleMap_thumb_0.jpg?itok=NryCi7Kd)
This Google Earth file maps Multi-National Force-Iraq press releases on activity by and against Iranian-backed Special Groups.
The Maliki Government Confronts Diyala
September 23, 2008 - Claire Russo![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/maliki2.jpg?itok=oR7Rnn5F)
Maliki's use of military force in Diyala Province to achieve his national political agenda.