Iraq's long, hot summer is over and its leaders have a deal to form a government. But getting things done won't get much easier.
Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.
Washington must allow Iraqis to form a government on their own terms. If it forces a solution, Iraq could descend into chaos once again.