Iraq's Probs Are Political, Not Security - Political Forum

CHUQ · #1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 07:57 AM

The Shiite prime minister is under heavy U.S. pressure to disband militias run by his Shiite political backers. Sunni politicians have threatened to quit the political system, charging al-Maliki with not being serious about reconciliation.

Speaking to Iraq's army commanders, al-Maliki said "you should know that all the great efforts you are forced to exert are the result of political disagreements. This crisis we are living through is a result of politics not security failures."

So an article says. Does anyone here believe this?

Prime minister says Iraq's problem are political not a lack of security - iht,africa,Iraq Politics - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune

Is the probs political? Will the disarming of militias bring an end to the violence? Will the Iraqi govt endure without the Shi'a majority? Do tell--Do tell!

CHUQ · #2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2006, 12:06 PM

In a way I agree with the premise. I have a thread started that is about the meeting called in Iran with Syria and Iraq. Now this if it happens could be helpful. Iran could limited cash and arms to the militias. Syria could agree to limit the conduit thru their country, in return Iraq could offer better relations with the two and assist both with their negotiations with the US. This may be a little simple, but it could work with a little effort.