If the United States is no longer hegemonic, or its strength is declining, then who will be willing to pick up the load that the United States is not able or willing to carry?
The departure of the American forces within the year will bring the Iraqi people closer together and increase their patriotism in the aftermath of the bitter catastrophes which have beset them in these last years.
In the whole of history, many nations have been unable to survive. The most significant of all is the long lasting and most powerful empire of its time, the Roman Empire. Is America walking the same path today?
Although, systematic discrimination against blacks has been eradicated, from a socio-economic perspective, they have been left far behind...Will President Obama be able to handle and address the fundamental issues facing the black community in the U.S.?
Should Obama be able to use the Iraq crisis to forge a lasting alliance with Iran, it would be a veritable diplomatic stroke of genius. Yet one should not be naive: The conflict against ISIS may unite both countries in the short term. Then, however, their visions for the region's future diverge.