You’ve no doubt seen this morning’s article in the Post in which key Iraqi government leaders say that political reconciliation is not possible and, in fact, no longer even the goal. Writes the Post, “Iraqi leaders argue that sectarian animosity is entrenched in the structure of their government.”
In other words, the strategic goal of the Surge — creating the breathing room for political reconcilation — is one the Iraqi government no longer appears to believe is either credible or realistic. So what we’ve signed on for is being the permanent armed mediator in the Iraqi domestic quarrel, or perhaps protracted divorce.
