Summary: Â America led the invasion and occupation of Iraq, overthrowing a secular regime for what became a mostly Islamic theocratic state. It began in March 2003. Iraq is still burning. The news media seldom remind of the the chaos we created. The fighting Mosul is a vivid dot in the long war we irresponsibly ignited. …
Remember that the fires we lite in Iraq still burn. Look and learn. Read More »
Summary: Here Stratfor examines rumors that Turkey’s army has entered the fighting in Iraq. If true, it’s a serious expansion of a conflict that already looks like the early stages of the Thirty Years War that devastated central Europe. This might not be an increase of Turkey’s involvement, but such a step might be coming. …
Stratfor explains: Has a Turkish military spearhead penetrated northern Iraq? Read More »
On of the great questions about the Iraq War concerns finding the right metaphor. Is it the movie “Groundhog Day”, in which Bill Murray repeats the same day endlessly — until he achieves enlightenment? Or is it the Long Game, round after round of whack-a-mole? Compare and contrast these news stories, highlighted today by Juan Cole at …
Is Iraq like “Groundhog Day” or “whack a mole”? Read More »
The Instapundit keeps America informed about events in Iraq: “CHICAGO SOUNDS LIKE MOSUL:” That’s an email from . . . Michael Yon, who knows his Mosul. Here’s the story on last weekend’s violence {in Chicago}. Still, they’re different: One has crooked officials, violent gangs with their hooks into government and law enforcement, and a culture …
