Are we winning in Iraq?

David B. Rivkin and Joseph Cirincione debate the improving security situation in Iraq and what circumstances there would allow the U.S. to declare victory. They'll also discuss the military campaigns in the Balkans under Clinton, the responsibility of the U.S. to ensure global security and more.

August 1, 2008

DUST-UP

Where should the U.S. use its military might, and with whose help?

Today's question is a two-parter: Are there parts of the world where the United States has a responsibility to maintain security, and who are America's allies in doing so? Previously, Rivkin and Cirincione debated whether there was a consensus for withdrawing from Iraq, what role the U.S. military should play in the world’s humanitarian missions, whether victory in the Iraq war is worth the cost and if declining violence in Iraq signals a turnaround for U.S. forces.

July 31, 2008

DUST-UP

Who doesn't want to withdraw from Iraq?

Today's question: Is it time for the U.S. to pull out of Iraq? Previously, Rivkin and Cirincione debated what role the U.S. military should play in the world’s humanitarian missions, whether victory in the Iraq war is worth the cost and if declining violence in Iraq signals a turnaround for U.S. forces.

July 30, 2008

DUST-UP

Why not invade Darfur?

Today's question: What's to stop the U.S. from military action in Darfur, Myanmar or other troubled areas? Previously, Rivkin and Cirincione debated whether victory in the Iraq war is worth the cost and if declining violence in Iraq signals a turnaround for U.S. forces.

July 29, 2008

DUST-UP

Is victory in Iraq worth the damage?

Today's question: Would victory in Iraq be worth the war's cost? Previously, Cirincione and Rivkin debated whether declining violence in Iraq signals a major turnaround for U.S. forces.

July 28, 2008

DUST-UP

Are we winning in Iraq?

Today's question: Violence in Iraq has dropped sharply. Can we finally say we're winning the war? Under what circumstances can the U.S. declare victory? All week, Rivkin and Cirincione debate Iraq, unilateral war and more.