,The Dangerous Consequences of Cutting and Running in Iraq

The Dangerous Consequences of Cutting and Running in Iraq


 

Publication Date: October 2006

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): James Jay Carafano; James Phillips

Research Area: Government

Keywords: Middle East; democracy

Type: Brief

Coverage: Iraq

Abstract:

A precipitous withdrawal of U.S. support would have disastrous results for Iraq, its neighbors, and U.S. national interests. The Administration needs to complete the training of Iraqi security forces, support Iraq's new democratic government, and eventually turn the future of Iraq over to the only people who can ensure long-term success--the Iraqis.