The Future for the Iraqis

The LATimes has another piece on the possible options being prepared by the Iraq Survey Group. The big news to me is the idea that the "stability option" would involve "bringing neighboring Iran and Syria into a joint effort to stop the fighting." (Previous post on the ISG's work.)

The bottom line in all the discussions is that whatever change in course is taken, Iraq will not emerge a strong, stable, US friendly democracy. This is not really a surprise if you've been watching, but it does mark a massive redefinition.

The ISG's report is expected out "in early 2007."