U.S. in Iraq

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This paper states that the Iraq war has been an unmitigated disaster since its ill-conceived launch for unjustifiable and undisclosed reasons. Although the author presents arguments for and against withdrawing U.S. forces, the paper underscores, that the Islamic people will never abandon their traditional ways in favor of a political system imposed from the Christian West. All the arguments for remaining in Iraq are specious, the author believes, because the eventual result in Iraq will be the same regardless if the U.S. withdraws or remains in the country.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Arguments for Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Iraq as Soon as Possible
A War of Occupation against Insurgent Resistance is Not Winnable
The War in Iraq Has Severely Compromised U.S. Efforts in the War on Terror
Arguments Against Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Iraq as Soon as Possible
Establishing a Credible Democracy in a Free Iraq is Worth the Short-Term Sacrifices
Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Iraq Now Undermines U.S. Credibility Irreparably
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Furthermore, the Iraqi insurgents have several substantial advantages over their occupiers. First, most of them are comparatively unconcerned with dying, whereas our culture has a much different view of losing soldiers in combat Second, our military
philosophy, much to our credit, has a long tradition of minimizing collateral damage at great expense and difficulty, both in terms of civilian casualties and also in our respect for the sacred and holy structures of our enemies."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Allison, G. (2004) Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe. New York: Henry Holt.
• Clarke, R.A. (2004) Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror.New York: Simon & Schuster
• Desch, M. Bush and the Generals; Foreign Affairs, May-Jun/07 (pp.97-108)
• Kuan, L.Y. The United States, Iraq, and the War on Terror; Foreign Affairs, Jan- Feb/07 (pp. 2-7)
• Mulrine, A. Taking Stock of Iraq; U.S. News and World Report, Dec. 24/07 (pp.35-39)

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