Will history say the US involvement in Iraq made the middle east a better, more democratic place?

Answer 1

One of the initial goals of the invasion of Iraq was for the U.S. to rapidly establish a stable and free democracy based on the rule of law. Then, the Iraqi people would thank us for our efforts and the Middle East becomes a safer and more stable place. But of course things did not work out that way. The US involvement in the region has had huge consequences for the Middle East. In history it will show that Iraqis resisted US influences and continued to carry out attacks on US troops. Iraqis will continue to mount resistance against the US occupation and carry out massive protests against anything American.

I believe a democracy form of government where the majority rule is not best for the Middle East. A republic is more suitable for the Middle East.

Answer 2

Only if we stay the course. People say that we are the reason there is conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. But look at the whole picture not what you hear and see on the news. Iraq will be a better place when the book is closed and the middle east will be better for what it will become. there will never be an end to terrorists but controlling them is what will make the area safer.

Answer 3

The only thing that can make the middle east a better place is the people who live there. Outside interference won't work. Ridicule of them and their culture won't work. Theres is a culture that seems to be holding onto ideals that seem ancient to the rest of us. When they are ready for democracy, I'm sure we will know. Until then, maybe we should just let them run their nations as they see fit, with the understanding that extremeism will not be tolerated anywhere beyond their own borders. If they bring it here, we take it to them.

Answer 4

History will show the U.S. involvement in Iraq to be a classic cluster fck. It will become a timeless training tool on how not to fight a war or occupy a country.
It willalso prove to be the lowest point in the U.S. military where civillian leaders forced our seinor military officers to lie and accept defeat for the good of the administration but at the expense of Americans.

Answer 5

Ok since most of the middle east hate the fact that the U.S. has troops station in there countries and there undying support of Israel, making Iraq a democratic place will only mean one thing. They will hate us much less then everyone else.

Answer 6

No. The Iraqi Government has imposed Shira law and turned a secular Iraq into a Theocracy. Did you know there are 250,000 Christian refugees whom have fled Iraq due to Religious persecution?

Answer 7

Unfortunately everyone will have to wait to best judge the results too many people today judge history by what happen last week they have no perspective in looking at past patterns going over centuries. To ask a question like this lacks perspective and it is left up to the silly response of the short attention span generation.

Answer 8

More than likely it will, as for the first time these people were free to make a choice, now because of our involvement there are Over 4.5 million people have clean drinking water and electricity for the first time ever in Iraq. Over 400,000 kids have up to date immunizations. Over 1500 schools have been renovated and ridded of the weapons that were stored there so education can occur. The port of Uhm Qasar was renovated so grain can be off loaded from ships faster.
School attendance is up 80% from levels before the war.
The country had it's first 2 billion barrel export of oil last August, considering that Iran Imports most of theirs, this is great. The country now receives 2 times the electrical power it did before the war. 100% of the hospitals are open and fully staffed compared to 35% before the war. Elections are taking place in every major city and city councils are in place.
Sewer and water lines are installed in every major city.
Over 60,000 police are patrolling the streets. Over 100,000 Iraqi civil defense police are securing the country

Answer 9

Yes , And if we do the job correctly. The world will benefit from a stable and transformed middle east full of vibrant and productive democracies. Save Israel of course the only true democracy in that otherwise primitive and volatile region.

Answer 10

maybe in 20 yrs when the civil war has ended and it turns out we supplied the guns and training to the winning team. I bet this will happen since we arm all sides!!