Withdrawal from Iraq

"The period of relative calm [in southern Iraq] has created the illusion that the British troops can make a triumphant withdrawal. This will enable Blair to save face and - with the last remnants of national approval - bring to an end the adventure for the beginning of which he was partly responsible," Michael Prüller comments. He takes a dim view of Iraq's future. "But the break-up of Iraq is now inevitable. And this is a tragedy for the country, where dangerous criminals can dominate the everyday life of entire regions as never before. It is a tragedy and, for the Western alliance, an expression of deep resignation. That they are trying to sell this off as a sign of hope is perhaps the most tragic aspect of the situation. How can one place even a modicum of trust in the leaders of the free world when they have lost the last remnants of their weak desire for truth?"

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