Washington’s realization that Iraq can no longer be won or even stabilized unless the regional framework changes, has come late – perhaps too late. The US will have to find agreement with its allies and enter into direct talks with all the other players to try and achieve a new regional consensus.
当华盛顿最终认识到除非地区构架发生变化，否则伊拉克战争不仅没有战胜者，甚至就连最基本的局势稳定都将成为奢望的时候已经迟了¾或许是太迟了。美国必须与盟国达成一致，同其他国家展开直接对话，以图达成新的地区共识。