For 2 U.S. Presidents, Iraqi Leader Proved a Source of Frustration by PETER BAKER

By 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.

Published: August 12, 2014 at 4:00AM

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