Iraq: Reality Check in Shia Politics Iraq: Reality Check in Shia Politics

Strategypage: Iraq: Reality Check in Shia Politics indicates that the situation has changed a bit recently in Iraq. Notably, the number of Sunni bombings is down due to terrorist networks having been destroyed and/or foreign terrorists being forced out, and the gloves seem to be coming off as to Sadr's Shiite militia. Both are good signs. Also, some more details about the planned "surge" are forthcoming.