Should they or shouldn't they?

[Guest MikeSC]

OK, Jordan has offered Iraq the usage of its troops as peacekeepers, should they request it.

 

So --- should they request it?

 

I mean, it CAN lead to good relations with a neighboring country, which might make life easier --- BUT, I also have little reason to believe that Jordan is supportive of democracy in Iraq and their offer might not be benign.

 

So, in your opinion, what should they do?

-=Mike

[Highland 0]

I thought relations between the US and Jordan were relatively good? Or at least non-hostile.

Anyway this could be exaclty what it appears, an offer of assistance from Jordan, but if it's not do you really think the US is going to let someone ruin all the hard work they've done in Iraq?

Edited July 3, 2004 by Highland

[Guest MikeSC]

I thought relations between the US and Jordan were relatively good? Or at least non-hostile.

Anyway this could be exaclty what it appears, an offer of assistance from Jordan, but if it's not do you really think the US is going to let someone ruin all the hard work they've done in Iraq?

Well, Highland, we have to view Iraq as a sovereign country. And, while the offer for troops is nice, I also have concerns about Jordan trying to undermine the new gov't. That's why I was asking for others views, as I don't know what Iraq should do with the offer.

-=Mike

[Highland 0]

They should at least consider it. Right now Iraq needs all the help it can get.

[Guest Wildbomb 4:20]

I'd try for it at the very least. I think it would help ease the qualms of people in Iraq worried that the United States is still the puppeteer of the Iraqi government. And before the flak comes out, I'm not saying that this is how it is in Iraq. It just seems to be one of the opinions of what's going on there from the citizens of Iraq.

 

If Jordan tries to undermine the new democracy in Iraq, threaten sanctions. We'll see how quickly that'll last.

[Rob E Dangerously 0]

What would Jordan have to gain by provoking instability in Iraq? They might be in a bit of a precarious position when it comes to keeping their own people happy. (I'm not totally sure though)

[Guest INXS]

They should accept the offer of support but why Jordan have offered is beyond me.

[Guest Hero to all Children]

No, they should not.

Jordan's track record aside, this is a question of sovereignity in the end. The US being there is already bad enough for their understanding of themselves of a nation.

As today is independence day we should recall that the Declaration of Independence included the complain of harboring standing armies in the colonies during times of peace.

 

Let's just pull this through alone until 2005, give them a warm handshake, our number to call if they have serious trouble and be off. That's the best for all parties involved. Over the course of years Iraq and the Iraqis will regain their pride, their sovereignity. They'll be a free nation with a more or less democratic system.

 

And that's the final result we all want. Not a puppet state, not another Iran, not another disaster. We want a free nation that holds its fate in its own hands.

[Highland 0]

They should accept the offer of support but why Jordan have offered is beyond me.

Jordon is probably making the offer because a stable nation on its borders is in Jordan's best interest.

[Guest MikeSC]

They should accept the offer of support but why Jordan have offered is beyond me.

Jordon is probably making the offer because a stable nation on its borders is in Jordan's best interest.

But a democratic nation at their borders likely isn't in their best interests.

-=Mike

[Highland 0]

They should accept the offer of support but why Jordan have offered is beyond me.

Jordon is probably making the offer because a stable nation on its borders is in Jordan's best interest.

But a democratic nation at their borders likely isn't in their best interests.

-=Mike

True, but I'm rather hoping that a democratic Iraq is the catalyst that sends democracy sweeping across the Middle East.

You want to stop Islamic terrorism? Give them democracy and they'll stop the fundamentalists before they can spread.

[Guest MikeSC]

They should accept the offer of support but why Jordan have offered is beyond me.

Jordon is probably making the offer because a stable nation on its borders is in Jordan's best interest.

But a democratic nation at their borders likely isn't in their best interests.

-=Mike

True, but I'm rather hoping that a democratic Iraq is the catalyst that sends democracy sweeping across the Middle East.

You want to stop Islamic terrorism? Give them democracy and they'll stop the fundamentalists before they can spread.

That's what the US has always hoped for --- that other countries *looks DIRECTLY the hell at Iran* will see it and overthrow their governments.

 

But, my concern with Jordan is that they offered to help a country that could cause their government to be toppled. Something doesn't quite make sense about that.

-=Mike

[Highland 0]

Iran needs that extra push. A counter-revolution there is only a matter of time, and a democracy on its borders could be the spark that sets it off.

Also, while I believe the US is sincere in it's desire for an independent and sovereign Iraq, they'll still maintain a present there, albeit a significantly smaller one.

[Guest MikeSC]

Iran needs that extra push. A counter-revolution there is only a matter of time, and a democracy on its borders could be the spark that sets it off.

Also, while I believe the US is sincere in it's desire for an independent and sovereign Iraq, they'll still maintain a present there, albeit a significantly smaller one.

Well, we have to for a while. Iraq can't handle the problems on its own now. If we had tons of problems with loyalists attacking us after the Revolution, we would've been totally screwed.

-=Mike