Peter Galbraith
Peter Galbraith
Peter Woodard Galbraithis an American author, academic, commentator, politician, policy advisor, and former United States diplomat...
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Since sectarian war is already underway between Sunni Arabs and Shiites in Baghdad and some other parts of the country, it is hard to see how a centralized Iraq run by Shiites could serve the interests of its Sunni population.
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But the Badr Corps is very heavily influenced by Iran. Are we going to be in the business of arming them?
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Forming a new ministry is an arrangement that will help increase oil production. If oil production increases in Alaska, it may be that the Alaskans get a major part of the benefits, but Alaska is still part of the US.
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He is deeply concerned about the future of Iraq.
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Just as there isn't one Iraqi people, there isn't one Iraqi army. We won't be arming a national army, but armies that are loyal to three different groups.
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The Timor Sea arrangement will not make the people of East Timor rich but it will give the people of East Timor a chance if the proceeds are spent wisely.
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The Bush administration finally did something right in brokering this constitution, ... This is the only possible deal that can bring stability. I do believe it might save the country.
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I know he has considerable sway. I saw it first hand. His predecessors were visiting the leaders, repeating the talking points.
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His days in power are numbered. I can't think of too many examples in history where someone who has launched four wars in a decade lost all four and long remains in power.
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I certainly don't see any easy way out of this mess.