Show Notes:

The U.S.-backed military campaign in Iraq to drive the Islamic State from the city of Mosul is expected to succeed, but it could open the door to a host of problems the next U.S. administration will have to tackle, says Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute. In a conversation with CQ Roll Call’s National Security reporter Ryan Lucas and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim, Salem explains the complications hindering stability in Iraq, including the conflict in Syria, where U.S. diplomatic efforts face challenges from an assortment of players, including Russia and Iran.

Show Notes:

• Rights Group Urges Civilian Protections During Mosul Campaign
• Democrats Deride Trump’s Foreign Policy Credentials
• McCain: ‘The President Bears Responsibility’ for ISIS

The history of #Mosul, in five maps. Good context, history from @ishaantharoor https://t.co/Pae4LihuZ8

— Ryan Lucas (@relucasz) October 21, 2016

Trump says Gens. MacArthur and Patton spinning in their graves because of how US conducting #Mosul operation, #ISIS fight. #debatenight

— Ryan Lucas (@relucasz) October 20, 2016

Barzani emphasizes historic cooperation in #Mosul op. “First time blood of #Peshmerga and Iraqi forces are mixed.” https://t.co/XRpVNXQnAM

— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 17, 2016