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Ayad Allawi

Stephen Sackur speaks to one of the great survivors of Iraqi politics, Vice President Ayad Allawi. Does he think Iraq has a viable future?

This summer, Iraqis can perhaps see a glimmer of light amid the darkness that's enveloped their country for so long. The country's second city, Mosul, is no longer in the hands of jihadist fanatics, with the so-called Islamic State caliphate shrinking fast. But will any semblance of stability and unity follow? HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to one of the great survivors of Iraqi politics, Vice President Ayad Allawi. Does he think Iraq has a viable future?

30 minutes

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Sat 5 Aug 201707:30GMT
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Credits

PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestAyad Allawi

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Aug 201703:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 4 Aug 201708:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 4 Aug 201714:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 4 Aug 201719:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Sat 5 Aug 201703:30GMT
    BBC News Latin America & North America only
  • Sat 5 Aug 201707:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD