For 2 U.S. Presidents, Iraqi Leader Proved a Source of Frustration PETER BAKER Nuri Kamal al-Maliki rose from obscurity to power in part with American help, but U.S. leaders found him an often unconstructive ally who caused as many headaches as he solved. August 12, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1Ba9VWp The New York Times World United States Defense and Military Forces, United States International Relations, Iraq War (2003-11)

By PETER BAKER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1Ba9VWp For 2 U.S. Presidents, Iraqi Leader Proved a Source of Frustration August 12, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times