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Peter W. Galbraith: From Turkey to Iran

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Galbraith on Nouri al-Maliki's Timetable and Intentions

04 min 39 sec

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Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith discusses the controversy behind a comment made by Nouri al-Maliki on a timetable for withdrawal. Mr. al-Maliki's comment, says Galbraith, indicates support for Barack Obama's plan to withdraw from Iraq.
Galbraith: Repairing the Damage in Iraq on the Way Out

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Author and Ambassador Peter W. Galbraith offers solutions to alleviate damage upon a withdrawal from Iraq. Galbraith suggests that the U.S. continue to protect Kurdistan, set up spheres of influence in the region, and focus attention to other potential threats such as Iran.
Peter Galbraith: Iraq is Already Broken

05 min 46 sec

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Peter W. Galbraith, Ambassador and author of Unintended Consequences, clarifies his position on partitioning Iraq. Galbraith says he "has never supported partition, but Iraq has already broken up."

Galbraith also believes the U.S. should play no role in partitioning the country, but should remain open to what is in the country's best interest.
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revokin

Posted: 11.22.08, 08:17 PM

anyone who thinks a fledgling democracy, or any version of democracy,actually exists in Iraq,is a fool

Damon Baldini

Posted: 10.19.08, 03:57 AM

I believe it is about time to allow the Iraqi government to stand on its own two feet. The biggest threat to Iraq right now is our continued occupation of their country. Ultimately we must allow this fledgling democracy to stand on her own and be shaped by the will of her people.