Withdrawal from Iraq

Argumentative Essay # 100577

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An argument in favor of American troops withdrawing from Iraq.

1,106 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the implications of United States troops withdrawing from Iraq, as well as those for staying there. The paper describes the advantages of withdrawing and the disadvantages of staying. It argues strongly that the only possible course of action at this stage is for America to completely withdraw from the country.

From the Paper:

"When American policymakers consider what must be done next, it is painfully evident that tolerating more brazen Bush Administration lies and cynical political manipulation is no solution. At this point, withdrawal is the only viable option. As Cillizza and White (2005) note, staying in Iraq will only make things worse there, and prevent the United States from adequately supporting the vulnerable Karzai government in Afghanistan, where the Taliban and Al Qaeda are stronger than they have been since 2001."
"In conclusion, the U.S. should begin a complete withdrawal of its troops from Iraq because there are no other realistic military or political options. As the civil war escalates between the Sunnis and Shi'ites, American forces will be forced to support one side or the other, which entails the risk of drawing Iran or other neighboring states into the war, which would unleash even more bloodshed and destabilize the region for decades."

Sample of Sources Used:

Cillizza, Chris and White, Josh. (October 27, 2005). "Kerry Urges U.S. to Start Withdrawal From Iraq." The Washington Post. Online. Available: http://www. washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/26/AR2005102602172.html. 22 November 2006.
Karon, Tony. (September 13, 2002). "Scott Ritter." Time. Online. Available: http://www.time.com/time/ pow/article/0,8599,350809,00.html. 22 November 2006.
"The Iraq Quagmire: The Mounting Costs of War and the Case for Bringing Home the Troops." (2006). IPS. Online. Available: http://www.ips-dc.org/iraq/quagmire/. 1 December 2006.
"War Profiteering." (2006). SourceWatch. Online. Available: http://www.source watch. org/index.php?title=War_profiteering. 1 December 2006.