The Strategist has two great posts--the first on the ramifications of AFRICOM, and the second on the "fortress" embassy being constructed in Baghdad.
Even after withdrawal, that embassy could become a catalyst for renewed American involvement. Once you've constructed such a potent symbol of American power, any threats to it will surely provoke a massive response.
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4 comments:
Thanks for the links.
Peter
No problem. I really liked the analogy to Athens and Sparta as well.
Once you've constructed such a potent symbol of American power, any threats to it will surely provoke a massive response.
I think that's the point.
"Once you've constructed such a potent symbol of American power, any threats to it will surely provoke a massive response.
I think that's the point."
Larger issue here, though, is that as I said earlier, even after withdrawal this will serve as a magnet for trouble and invite more American involvement.
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