Current Iraq War Is Not Going Well
The current war in Iraq is not going as well as many in the current administration had hoped. They believed that the future government in Iraq would be able to take over within a year and to be able to reunite the country and to begin governing. This, unfortunately, has not been the case. The war in Iraq is moving forward at a slow pace and it will take the combined efforts of the people in Iraq regardless of their religious sect. This is where the problem arises-for generations one particular sect has been in power and they have not always treated the other sects very well. This has lead to a constant battle between these groups that has spilled over into the streets, market places and even the mosques in Iraq.
There is a debate today in the United States that we have done our job by eliminating the government that sponsored terrorists and that we should leave the people to implement their own government and to rule themselves. This sounds great on paper, but in fact, this is not the most realistic way to go. Currently, the war in Iraq is a battle that is being fought every single day by troops from several countries including Iraq. There is a desire that shows in the faces of many people that they truly have hope that their country will resurface and be united under one government that will rule fairly for all ethnic and religious groups. The soldiers that are currently serving in Iraq know that they have a job to do and they are doing it well. They attempt to monitor checkpoints and to stop terrorists from attacking innocent people. The job is not an easy one but one that must be done by someone. At the moment, that someone is the United States and a few of our allies. The time will come when the current war in Iraq will end and hopefully, the nation will find peace and harmony. The unfortunate issue here is that it is going to take more time than anyone realized. In fact, it might take decades before a full peace is achieved and everyone is willing to work together for the betterment of the nation. The job of forming a new government and to get all key players to agree is not easy. This can be seen if you think back to the beginnings of the United States-it took many years and a lot negotiating before we were truly unified. The future leaders of Iraq definitely have a difficult job in front of them. They must bring peace and harmony to their country while ensuring that they are not taken advantage of by their neighbors. Time will tell whether or not they are successful! |