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Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
It was said earlier, partitioning creates an imbalance and will lead to more war. IMO, the solution is to use the regional powers to insure the peace. The United States just has to get out of dodge, and the only way to save face is through a concerted effort in allowing the muslims a chance to find the peace themslves. The peace must be found and enforced through the regional powers who are going to be left to deal with the power vacuum. Iran, Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia (and possibly Kuwait) should be the ones to find the solution. They are the countries that boarder Iraq and are the ones that are best situated to deal with the security issues that could arise. If civil war continues there will be a massive refugee problem, and these are the countries that will be forced to deal with it. They have a vested interest, so they should be the ones to make the peace hold. A solution for muslims by muslims. If the United States can broker this arrangement, they may get out of Iraq intact and save a little face.
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Partioning creates what imbalance? Other than oilfieds then what? Power vacuum would be filled instantly. Syria and Iran would instantly be taking over their own sections. Kurds with American support handle the north.
Nope still don't see a valid argument against partition. None actually from those in power or those with the power of opinion.
It's a clean way out and by far the easiest. What you propose Lanny would never work. Two Muslim groups who HATE each other and have fought each other before agreeing to sort out the peace because they are worried about refugees? Are you kidding?
Which country would be speaking on behalf of the Kurds? I know Turkey and Iran would be working against them. No I don't think you have a solution other than cut and run. Actually yours sounds like the one I heard last night from Z.B on the PBS channel which is Blame and run. Dump it on somebody else and run and then start the blame game.
Partition works even if there was a another battle between rival Muslims. USA can then just shake it's head and blame them -- Kurds are safeguarded. Can't think of a single reason why they don't just split them up!!