There are, then, three paths for Iraq: evolution of a more serious insurgency, persistent violence at current levels, or resolution of the insurgency. At least three factors will determine which path that injured nation takes.
由此看来，伊拉克有三条道路可走：叛乱演变得更为严重，现有水平的持续不断的暴力或平息叛乱。至少有三个因素会决定这个千疮百孔的国家的走向。