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Originally Posted by sgtclub
I can't quite figure out where I come out on this. I understand your view above and definitely sympathize with the cutting our losses view, but also wonder where this goes from here, especially vis a vis Iran.
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Iran is a huge question and one we have little control over and not much more influence; Pakistan is just as big a question, less dire, and one we have at least some influence over.
We have to find ways to open up commerce in both countries. It's the way we're going to gain leverage. Meanwhile, Iran's influence is Iraq is naturally limited by religion - which is not to say it can't have very significant influence, just to say, I don't think it will be controlling. The funny thing is, we've been the greatest limiter of Sunni power.
