America’s departure from Mesopotamia will likewise put the burden of problem solving onto Iraqis and other regional players, leaving the US offshore to assist when and where it deems appropriate. History suggests that, in fits and starts, Iraq, like Vietnam and Lebanon, will find itself able to sort out its own affairs.
美国撤离美索不达米亚也会同样把解决问题的负担交给伊拉克人和其他该地区的博弈者，美国的海外军队则会在合适的时间和地点介入其中。历史表明，在起起伏伏之间，伊拉克将会如同越南和黎巴嫩一样，发现自己能够处理自身的事务。