AFTER THE US ELECTIONS: THE ROAD AHEAD FOR IRAQ


Many in Iraq are wondering how the results of the United States congressional elections that took place on 7 November 2006 will affect them. The Democrats, who have won control over both the House of Representatives and of the Senate, are increasingly vocal about their opposition to the way in which the war in Iraq is being conducted, and so some are hoping that this will encourage a more intelligent approach to the administration of that country. Assuming that such a policy change is indeed in the works, this article attempts to summarise and evaluate the different options that the new authorities in Washington will be choosing from.

Until recently, George W Bush was fond of saying the United States should "stay the course" in Iraq. hat phrase was reminiscent of the slogan that he used during his 2004 presidential campaign - that the country "can't change horse midstream". The most appropriate response, just as applicable today, came from Bill Clinton when he remarked ...

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