War and Democracy in Iraq

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This paper explains that the war in Iraq has two ultimate goals: The formation of a democratic government and to send a strong message to countries that support terrorism. The author points out that the goal of the United States is not to set up a presidential democracy such as America but a democracy defined by the people of Iraq, which is the best hope for a peaceful Middle East. The paper relates that, in addition to the struggle with guerrilla warfare, the United States faces a slew of problems in Iraq, most of all to strike a balance between Iraq's three main ethno-religious groups--Sunni, Shiite and Kurd, which should be achieved with education and understanding, not with violence and vendettas.

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"The United States needs a unified Iraq because it provides the U.S. military a strategic advantage in the heart of the Middle East. Iraq will serve as prime location for military operations against terrorist groups in Pakistan and other neighboring countries. By establishing a democracy in this oil rich country, it will help establish a stable economy that will further the development of the Iraqi nation. As well as being rich in oil, establishing a democracy in one of the more advanced countries of the Middle East will give the United States an advantage in the global economy as well as helping to ensure the security of the United States homeland. The military defense is essential to peace keeping efforts; however, much like the Vietnam war, the military is faced with guerilla warfare tactics that inhibit the peace efforts."

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