http://iraq.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2008/03/25/basras-continuing-deterioration-part-ii/ A Great Decisions 2008 Blog Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:55:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 http://iraq.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2008/03/25/basras-continuing-deterioration-part-ii/#comment-212 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:20:59 +0000 http://iraq.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2008/03/25/basras-continuing-deterioration-part-ii/#comment-212 Thank you for your kind words. You're right, this is a test for the Iraqi forces, but also for the US. They are really banking on this being an example of the Iraqi forces having been trained and independent enough to conduct such an operation on their own. The US also has a lot at stake right now. Thank you for your kind words. You’re right, this is a test for the Iraqi forces, but also for the US. They are really banking on this being an example of the Iraqi forces having been trained and independent enough to conduct such an operation on their own. The US also has a lot at stake right now.

]]> http://iraq.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2008/03/25/basras-continuing-deterioration-part-ii/#comment-208 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:01:11 +0000 http://iraq.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2008/03/25/basras-continuing-deterioration-part-ii/#comment-208 Wow, excellent wrap up. I'll be watching here for further developments. This is a big test for the Iraqi government and military. Wow, excellent wrap up. I’ll be watching here for further developments. This is a big test for the Iraqi government and military.

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