Middle East
How to protect US interests in Iraq with no troops
A military withdrawal would allow for exploring more sustainable alternatives and foster broader engagement with Iraqi society
March 07, 2024
A military withdrawal would allow for exploring more sustainable alternatives and foster broader engagement with Iraqi society
The country's political future still uncertain as there is no party winning a clear majority
Regardless, American troops in the country are more vulnerable by the day
Washington doesn't want to grapple with the problems inherent to stationing troops in volatile Middle East states.
It was still shocking for many Americans to witness the swift collapse of a government that so many lives and tax dollars contributed to building.