Will envisions America’s future in Iraq

In a Washington Post op-ed on Monday, George Will, warned that the outcome of keeping American troops in Iraq will be grave. Citing recent statements from Senator John McCain, Senator John Warner, and Stephen Biddle of the Council on Foreign Relations, Will makes it clear that if anything, America has been more of a nuisance than an effective player in Iraq. According to Will, “not even the word ‘success’ seems elastic enough to cover any attainable outcome.” Will wrote that America failed to act when necessary - ignoring McCain’s suggestions of adding more troops – and consequently their current attempts to act responsibly are unfeasible

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