Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum
Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network
Assessment
The US departure is a moment of mixed emotion, but the real concern is what fills the gap. Iraqi security officials warn that ISIS still has a cell network, and the pullout could help it rebuild. Watch whether Baghdad can secure the vacuum and prevent a resurgence.