Nora Benasahel talked about the recent series of bombings and other continuing violence in Iraq, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Lara Jakes, participating via Skype from Baghdad, also discussed the recent violence, including al-Qaeda’s role in the violence, and conditions of day-to-day life in the country. Other topics included who is responsible for the shootings and bombings, the resulting political instability, and the role the lack of a U.S. military presence in Iraq has played in the attacks.