Iraq's Military Still Unable To Defend The Nation's Borders

U.S. soldiers observe Iraqi police cadets shoot as they train at a firing range at a training base in the town of Hillah. Radio Free Europe

Iraqi Forces Still Unable To Defend Nation’s Borders As US Exits After Years Of Training -- Washington Post/AP

BAGHDAD — After billions of dollars and nearly nine years of training, American troops are leaving behind an Iraqi security force arguably capable of providing internal security but unprepared to defend the nation against foreign threats at a time of rising tensions throughout the Middle East.

Building up an Iraqi military and police able to protect the country became a key goal of the United States and its allies after they defeated and then disbanded the Saddam Hussein-era force in 2003. As America’s role in Iraq fades, the results appear at best incomplete.

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My Comment: Iraq's number one problem is internal security .... focusing on external threats is not in the cards for their military right now.