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The Evolving Security Situation in Iraq: The Continuing Need for Strategic Patience
by possibly noteworthy at 11:07 am EST, Jan 26, 2008 |
Data are now available from MNF-I and the Iraqi government that provide a much clearer picture of the trends in violence and casualties in Iraq. The attached report provides maps and graphics on the levels of killings in Iraq, the levels of violence by type, and the trends in terms of violence in key provinces and in Baghdad. It presents both MNF-I and Iraqi data through early January 2008.
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RE: The Evolving Security Situation in Iraq: The Continuing Need for Strategic Patience
by Decius at 10:32 am EST, Jan 27, 2008 |
possibly noteworthy wrote: Data are now available from MNF-I and the Iraqi government that provide a much clearer picture of the trends in violence and casualties in Iraq. The attached report provides maps and graphics on the levels of killings in Iraq, the levels of violence by type, and the trends in terms of violence in key provinces and in Baghdad. It presents both MNF-I and Iraqi data through early January 2008.
Doesn't this contradict with the Democrat's position that we ought to pull out immediately? |
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RE: The Evolving Security Situation in Iraq: The Continuing Need for Strategic Patience
by possibly noteworthy at 10:49 am EST, Jan 27, 2008 |
Decius wrote: Doesn't this contradict with the Democrat's position that we ought to pull out immediately?
Yes? I would say that's why Cordesman issued this statement ... The fact remains, however, that this progress is not "victory." Al Qa'ida remains a threat, as does sectarian and ethnic violence not only between groups, but within them. Lasting success depends on steady further progress in political accommodation. Years of additional effort will be needed in which the US helps Iraqi forces fully defeat Al Qa'ida and other extremist groups and establish lasting security and stability.
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