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Originally Posted by Letum
I think that decisions should be made according to the situation, rather then according to principles. I don't know anywhere near enough about the situation in Iraq to know what the best course of action is atm.
What are the immediate goals of the American Armed Forces there? (apart from self defence)
If they do pull out and Iraq is only left with only enough home-grown forces to protect a few government buildings; what would then be the worst case scenario?
What would be the best case scenario after a withdrawal?
*edit* Conversely, what are the best and worst case scenarios if The USA continues the occupation?
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I'll try to answer as best I can, knowing full well you won't change your opinion.
Firstly, if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. You seem to stand on the premise that every situation has its own answer. That may be true but all decisions are based upon a belief. It is that belief that shapes the course of of how an individual and nations respond. Consequentially principals are always the guiding force.
The immediate goal of the US armed forces is to provide for the security of the democratically elected Iraqi government which in its infancy requires the same protection that France and Spain provided the fledgling US government against the forces of Britain.
The best case scenerio after a withdrawal at this point would be complete anarchy within the borders of Iraq. The worst case scenerio is theater nuclear war based on the words of Iranian leaders visa vis Isreal.
The best case scenerio if the US continues to support the recently elected Iraqi government is a country which can contribute socially, politically, and economically to the betterment of mankind without threatening its neighbors.
I attempted to answer your questions. If I missed one let me know.