Did The Troop Surge Really Made A Difference In Iraq?

November 12-2007:

Did The Troop Surge Really Made A Difference In Iraq?

Today there seem to be a LULL or decrease of suicide bombers, IED's, Sunni & Shia killings, and mayhem. Was it the result of the troops surge?
Or Sunni leadership in several villages and townships, to work or co-operate with the US forces in seeking out and destroying Al Qaeda insurgents in the country?

* The lull in violence between Sunni and Shia in Iraq, has dramatically reduced currently.

* US soldiers deaths have dramatically reduced since the troop surge.

* There seem to be relative national security/safety felt by many Iraqis in the streets and villages currently.

Taking into consideration the above situation in Iraq currently. Just let me make a few remarks on this phenomenon.

Firstly, I believe that the troops surge had little to contribute to the lull in national violence. The Sunni Tribal leadership realized that Al Qaeda was reeking havoc, in terms of wanton killings of Moslems from both sides in this conflict. And Al Qaeda Mujadeen Arab fighters are all foreigners, who came to Iraq to implement their own agenda against the US, The Shia, and anyone they deem anti-Moslem or the infidels. These wanton and irresponsible killings created an atmosphere where no one felt safe anywhere. So the Sunni and Shia rift became blurred in this scenario of wanton killings.

So when the Sunni leadership decided to work with the US forces against the Arab Al Qaeda Mujadeen fighters. The situation took on a different flavor or face. Thus paving the way for more co-operation between all parties involved in national security, and possibly national re-conciliation.

However, let us not forget the social, administrative, and infrastructure problems that face Iraqis generally. Especially the Sunnis, who are not equally represented in Parliament. And whom do not share equitably in the national administrative departments or ministries.

Until some equitable situation or agreement is reached for governmental administrative supervision and representation for these two principal groups. There will continue to be strife and more political conflict ahead.

Derryck.
NYC.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.