Analysis: US role in Iraq doesn't end just yet

BREITBART.COM, 6/20/2009 by Robert Burns - WASHINGTON (AP): U.S. troops are out of Iraq's cities but not its future. Even a best-case scenario is likely to feature an American role there for years—militarily as well as diplomatically. ∴ That does not mean a permanent large U.S. troop presence in Iraq. Under a security deal struck with the Bush administration, American forces are to be out by the end of 2011. ∴ But it's no secret that Iraq's security forces are not fully ready to handle even a diminished insurgency on their own. ∴ Some senior U.S. military officers say privately they anticipate Iraqi setbacks in coming months, particularly if the insurgents regroup. But by partnering with American forces, the Iraqis stand a good chance of succeeding. That is why a number of U.S. troops will remain in the cities to assist and advise. Read more at Breitbart...

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