Cole at CNN: Now the US Should Get out of Iraq’s Politics

My essay, “Now the US should get out of Iraq’s Poltics,” is now at the CNN web site.

Excerpt:

“Washington should stop trying to shoehorn its favorite into office, should stop showing favoritism to some ethnic groups over others, and should show some understanding of the necessity for good relations between Iraq and Iran (which are becoming major trading partners). When it comes to the military and political balance, the U.S. has done enough damage, and can best help Iraqis by allowing them to return to being an independent country.”

Read the whole thing.