Iraqi charter and the insurgency
This week’s talks to try and draw up a new constitution represent a crucial stage in US efforts to end insurgency and to bring the troops back home. But this would depend on two things. Firstly, building up the capability of the Iraqi forces so they can stand alone. Secondly, creating a political process which draws in groups who have supported the insurgency. Although the US military admits that in the short term Iraq could be the scene of more violence.Full Story