The reasons for invading Iraq in 2003 have been debated and analyzed in full. But no matter what conclusions you've made, the U.S. is now left with a serious situation that deserves careful attention. We must determine how long -- or even if -- the military stays. Is it time to start bringing troops home or is more time needed to complete our goals?
Had the US not entered Iraq, it would not have exacerbated the regional strategic situation and the balance of power in the Persian Gulf subsystem. Since it carried out the avoidable, it has no real alternative to pull out without endangering its strategic assets in the Middle East. Running away is not an option for the US. The Vietnam case is not similar to Iraq. For those who endorse it, its appealing short-term results will culminate in disaster, when the US will be forced to intervene militarily after Iran makes its move to take over the region.
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