whats next after the war with Iraq?
361561
There will ALWAYS be some kind of "war" to keep the people scared and depending on the government.
574111
No. Iraq will, if at all it sustains democracy, take at least 3 decades to understand the system and get into main stream democratic countries. Religion will be a great hindrance to fully open up like a normal democracy. Situation does not change dramatically and I am not sure if any change at all will be possible.
452206
Iraq...if you are an American.  Remember, some of their radical groups have abducted and beheaded some of our citizens.
1077444
as soon as we finish cleaning up Iraq,he we come.Im sure the world will hate us for it but it will have to be done.As long as we dont have a pansy liberal in office who cares more about world opinion than the safety of the citizens of the greatest country on earth,we will do what HAS to be done
557295
Yes--The successor may bring the troops back from Iraq and should face the upcoming Re-election contest so that we know who we will be having as a possible Prime Minister for the next 4 years
271246
The war in Iraq ended a few years ago.  Saddam and his army were defeated quickly.  Troops stayed behind to help a fledgling country with security (from insurgents and terrorists) until they were strong enough to protect themselves.  The media is doing a good job of cutting down our president and military for that, and making it look like we are at war.
47621
Technically, the war in Iraq has ended...so it all depends on which perspective you are looking at the situation from. Personally, as an Iraqi, I can say that our country has been rid of Saddam and politics are moving rapidly-elections, the constitution, and now the most legitimate government is being formed within the Middle East. As soon as suicide bombers become fewer and fewer the quicker the 'war' will be over, troops can go back home (I'm sure Americans don't want to stay any minute longer than necessary after the job is done), and Iraq's economy will build. Anyone will tell you it's only a matter of security-once that is upheld- the war will be over. The war with terrorists will not end anytime soon unfortunately, but that's not just in Iraq dear...that's all over the world. So the real question is when will this radical and bastardized version of Islam be wiped out-the answer is to finish off with the Mullahs who are preaching hatred and violence all in the name of Islam (which really is a peaceful religion)to young boys and girls and then telling them to go kill themselves in the name of this tainted version of Islam they have created.
791956
I'd say one of the most pressing issues would include the US occupation of Iraq.  I'm sure you can find lots of historical data and speculations about the future conclusion.
1018552
I was in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.  It was bleak.  After the war ended, many, many, many families were left homeless.  We had hundreds of Iraqi soldiers surrendering to us every day, just to get some food.  We helped many Iraqi families flee from Iraq into Saudi Arabia.  The skies black from all of the oil fields burning in neighboring Kuwait.  I lost a good friend there.
483570
I think you are probably right, that the outcome will be a defeat. The US government has forgotten what it took to win the peace after WWII.\n\nPresident Truman authorized the Marshall plan that rebuilt Europe and has ultimately led to the European Economic  Union. In the conquered countries, like Germany, the allied powers contracted the best possible civil servants and military officials for 5 year tours to establish civilian rule. They instituted effective martial law until the new German government was ready to take over. The German army troops were detained and retrained. War criminals were tried and justice was seen to be done.   \n\n\nUS forces are in an unwinnable position. Rumsfeld and Rice have no coherent plan on how to put Iraq back together. The military is fighting a holding action with no specified goal. The civilian government is in a war zone with no resources. \n\nThe peace will only be won if the US realizes that it takes more than money and troops to establish a working country with a workable constitution. \n\nI would say that if the Iraqi "insurgents" were being arrested and handed over to a criminal justice system then the peace has been won. Until then, with no civil direction, Iraq is going to bleed the US.
516523
Loss?  Hardly.\nIs there an offical Iraqi government? Yep, it was voted in today.\nIs the Iraqi army coming along? Yep, the Iraqi military will be in charge of 75% of Iraq by the end of July.\n\nHow much "land" do the rebels hold? None, although they are fighting in five cities in the country the size of California.\n\nI think the U.S. will be out of Iraq by 2009. The Iraqi military will probably be incharge of over 90% of Iraq within 2008.\n\nTerrorist cells are being split by Afganistan, Iraq, Sudan and Somallia.  They can't reinforce any one area well (because their recuits would rather fight in an area closest to them) and their money and weapons are drying up.
740166
The Iraq war will soon end with the withdrawal of Americans.  Iraq will have a disastrous civil war.
636771
probably after the election.
997697
Are you suggesting that the Chinese will become involved?\nThat there is a North and South Iraq?  What?
1125039
when the oil of iraqi finish.
969984
Ask when are we going to get out of Iraq.
192063
Certainly not in near future means woith one year. However, after pulling forces from Iraq, US will try to attempt on Iran.