Are all U.S. troops really going to be out of Iraq by the end of 2011? Should they be? Will the country fall apart once they're gone? Or should they, can they, make their exit even sooner?
Even as the official focus shifts to the war in Afghanistan, a debate has erupted over the endgame in Iraq. It is universally seen as an endgame; we are getting out. The issue is how quickly, how completely, and, if some troops are left behind, what they should and should not do.
Read Full Article »