U.S. State Department Not Ready To Replace The U.S. Military In Iraq

State Department Report On U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq Cites Lack Of Money, Other Problems -- Washington Post

As the U.S. military draws down forces in Iraq, the State Department’s plans to take over the American role may falter because of lack of money, inadequate housing for increased personnel and unforeseen events, according to a new inspector general’s report.

“Establishing a viable diplomatic mission in Iraq without the considerable support and resources of [the Department of Defense] will almost certainly require years of effort and the investment of significant resources,” according to the report released this week by the State Department’s inspector general.

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My Comment: This is nothing new. The U.S. State Department has always been behind the ball when it comes to Iraq .... made even worse when many of State Department officials have made it clear that they have no interest to work in countries like Iraq. They cite the problem of money .... but it is more deeper than that, starting from the top.