Abstract
In this article, the writer argues that the U.S. should begin a complete withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, even if it means leaving the country without a stable central government, verging on civil war. The writer provides reasons for the withdrawal from Iraq and maintains that the Iraqis should be left to determine their own future while war on terror should be waged by the U.S. in Afghanistan

From the Paper
"It is necessary to withdraw from Iraq because doing so will end the futile sacrifice of American soldiers, prevent the further waste of billions of tax dollars, enable the U.S. to redeploy significant numbers of troops to Afghanistan, and would begin to restore the shattered moral of the U.S. Army. The chaos and bloodshed in Iraq may worsen after withdrawal and radical Muslims will claim victory, but the war on terror must be waged in Afghanistan where Al Qaeda and Bin Laden are, and Iraqis must be left determine their own future."

Tags:withdrawal, issues

Abstract
A rhetorical analysis of the Iraq War supporting the assertion that U.S. military withdrawal is necessary for the U.S. to reclaim its reputation.

From the Paper
"The multiple deceptions of the Bush administration regarding the so-called war on terror are a mandate for the immediate withdrawal of American military forces in Iraq. A systematic pattern of lies presented as official policy of the United States government and enacted so as to enrich and otherwise benefit private-sector contractors with handouts of federal funds has ruined American credibility around the world, while also causing untold sorrow and damage for millions of American families whose loved ones have fallen in futile battle or have otherwise become..."

Tags:logical rhetorical strategy, Iraq war, Reasons for abandoning U.S. presence in Iraq

Abstract
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."

Tags:Taliban, Al, Qaeda, Sunnis, Shi'ites, invasion, weapons, mass, destruction

Abstract
The paper contends that the U.S. occupation of Iraq has contributed to a deeper sense of insecurity at home on the part of Americans and has not helped reduce the magnitude of worldwide terrorism. The paper examines the main arguments in favor of military withdrawal from Iraq and shows how the American intervention in Iraq has profoundly influenced the level of hatred for the United States around the world.

From the Paper
"The war in Iraq is an ongoing conflict which started with the American and British allied forces' invasion of Iraq in March, 2003. The invasion was launched by a coalition of army forces from the United States, United Kingdom and Spain, at the command of President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar. Their common reason behind the invasion of Iraq was that Iraq was actively developing weapons of mass destruction, and they invoked the Iraqi refusal to surrender these weapons and to cease all activities in this field."

Tags:terrorism, casualties, al, Qaeda, weapons, democracy

Abstract
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."

Tags:bush intelligence, exit strategy, insurance expense

Abstract
This paper argues that, although there are times when war is necessary, such as the American War of Independence; other wars, such as the Iraq war, create serious economic, social and political problems for the warring countries as well as inevitable human casualties. The author points out that the Americans were lead to believe that the Iraqi people would greet the American soldiers with open arms; instead, the American forces are faced with a struggle to maintain peace in the region. The paper relates that the United States military involvement in Iraq has required the largest commitment of troops since the Vietnam War, which requires the armed forces having to double-up duties, re-deploy troops and call up additional reserves.

From the Paper
"There is a high price to pay in order to keep so many United States troops overseas for more than three years. The projected cost of the Iraq War three years ago was expected to be around $200 billion. Even the White House said that price was too high because of expectations of the Iraqi people funding there own reconstruction. As of January 2006, the estimated cost of the war is likely to be between $1 trillion and $2 trillion. The latest Pentagon figures show that more than 16,000 troops have been wounded, and because of improved body armor, many have survived injuries to the head and spinal injuries"

Tags:oil, troops, cost, terrorism, casualties

Abstract
The paper examines the possibilities of peace in Iraq by briefly touching on Immanuel Kant's "Metaphysics of Morals" and comparing the more authoritarian social contract of Hobbes' "Leviathan" to the more liberal social contract found in John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government". The paper highlights how Iraq's civil war presents an obstacle to these visions of peaceful government. The paper contends that, in light of these philosphers' beliefs, the United States must withdraw from Iraq to relieve Iraq from its own war of the foreign insurgents that have now invaded the country.

From the Paper
"Interestingly, the English were in the midst of a civil war when Thomas Hobbes wrote his famous treatise Leviathan whereby he defended the absolute rule of Oliver Cromwell's military rule. Understandably, Hobbes was searching for a solution to the conditions of anarchy and violence: an answer to end the war between the king's royalists and parliamentarians. Though the treatise considers the aspects of absolute rule, the ruling power is actually obligated to the protect those who submit to this authority in what Hobbes termed as the social contract. Hobbes believed that the most important factor involved was to squelch the chaotic conditions of the civil war that he defined as "a mere war of all against all" (qtd. in Gaskin, xviii)."

Tags:social, contract, government, civil, war, justice, morality

Abstract
In this article, the writer studies the events of the war in Iraq and argues for a slow withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

From the Paper
"The war in Iraq is one of the most controversial events of our day. On one hand outspoken critics such as radio and TV host Bill O'Reilly contend that we should hand over everything to the Iraqis as fast as humanly possible because there are so many nuts in the country so many crazies that we can't control them. Media Matters for America O'Reilly's comment comes after years of actually supporting the war. On the other hand Senator Richard Lugar ..."

Tags:military, Iraq, war, justification, argumentative essay, immediate, withdrawal, Michael Duffy, troops, Middle East

Abstract
The paper examines the effect of the 2007 American troop surge on the Iraq conflict, and then reveals that although the surge plan appears to have reduced casualties and bolstered security, it has done so at the cost of long-term effective government in Iraq. After framing the problem, the paper shows that the only solution is to integrate the Army and eventually withdraw.

From the Paper
"The war in Iraq presents the United States and the world with a series of multi-faceted problems. Currently there is so much factionalism between Kurds, Sunnis and Shiite, that the central government is incapable of reigning in violent Al Qaeda groups. These groups in some cases work in tandem with Iraqis enraged over the U.S. occupation. A conflict already unique because of these ethnic and ideological divides was made even more complex in January 2007, when President Bush announced a troop surge of more..."

Tags:surge, Shiite, Sunni, Al Qaeda, Iraq

Abstract
This paper explores the perception that the economic price of the Iraq war that is being paid is not worthwhile with regard to the expected economic and political outcomes. The paper discusses the growing consensus of opinion, which is strongly supported by leading economists like Joseph Stiglitz, that the economic costs and impact of the war have been grossly underestimated by the present administration. The paper relates the predicted costs for troop withdrawals, military expenditures and weakened economic growth. The paper shows how Stiglitz points out that even the present official estimates of the economic impact of the war do not include less obvious and far-reaching costs that can have a future effect on the economy, such as lifetime disability and health care costs for army veterans.

Outline:
Introduction
Iraq and the economy
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The overall effect of the Iraq war on the American economy can be initially estimated by taking the following figures into account. "The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a nonpartisan Washington think tank, has estimated that the Korean War cost about $430 billion and the Vietnam War cost about $600 billion, in current dollars. According to the latest estimates, the cost of the war in Iraq could exceed $700 billion." (Sterngold, James) These figures for Iraq are however extremely conservative in terms of other more wide-ranging and contemporary assessment of the costs of the war."

Tags:troop, withdrawals, military, expenditures, economic, growth