Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: Effects of a Total Troop Withdraw

Abstract

With the U.S. military and State Department presence, Iraq has the opportunity to create a representative government supporting the ideals of freedom and democracy. Over watch is provided in a region historically known for dictator and monarchy type rule. A complete withdraw of U.S. and Coalition forces would definitely propel Iraq into internal civil war. To understand this one must look at the factors contributing to its development and certain initiation. Iraq is a homogenous country made up of three distinct groups of people. The first is the Kurds living in the northern region of the country. Another is the Shiite majority that was formerly oppressed within Iraq, but now enjoys representation and freedoms like never before. Sunnis are the third, and their survival within the country would diminish and most Sunni leaders would be forced to flee to countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. This would likely lead to a proxy rebellion much like the one the Ayatollah Khomeini led from France during King Pahlavi's reign.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 2007
Accession Number
AD1142645

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  • William Rinehart

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Civil War
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  • Democracy
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Law
  • Monarchy
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  • Political Systems
  • Religion
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