Iraq - Insurgency - Sunni Muslims - United States Military - Terrorism - Counterinsurgency - New York Times
Taking the time to understand this article will allow you to peer into the near term future of Iraq. Regardless of what Bush or Petraus say this month, the U.S. Army is partnering and operating with Sunni Militia groups. Right or wrong, it is innovative and new for American policy in Iraq and it is showing signs of progress. Only time will tell what price will be payed, indeed this action could work to well solidify the fracturing country, but none the same, it is happening and the next year will be full of the results of these partnerships.