Iraq

The country continues to face a complex insurgency - or, more precisely, several insurgencies - which have not been dampened by the death of high-profile militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Rather, levels of violence have risen, with over 100 people per day dying in July. While the majority of attacks continue to be aimed against coalition troops, there is an alarming increase in sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shi'a, as well as rising tensions between rival Shi'a militias affiliated with major political parties. The prime minister's efforts towards national reconciliation and dialogue pose a positive risk, but at the same

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