Senator Joni Ernst Discusses U.S. Policy Options in Post-ISIS Iraq

July 26, 2018 00:51:43
Senator Joni Ernst Discusses U.S. Policy Options in Post-ISIS Iraq
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Senator Joni Ernst Discusses U.S. Policy Options in Post-ISIS Iraq

Jul 26 2018 | 00:51:43

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Show Notes

On Thursday, July 26, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined the U.S. Institute of Peace to give remarks on U.S. policy options in Iraq in the post-ISIS era. She discussed the protection of religious minority groups and offered her perspective on Iranian influence in the country and region.

Senator Ernst is the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, having retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard. She serves as the Chairwoman of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.

Speakers: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) U.S. Senator from Iowa

Nancy Lindborg, moderator President, U.S. Institute of Peace

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