Three interesting views of the current situation in Iraq, and how close the country is to devolving into a militia-led civil war.

First, from Colonel H.L. McMaster and the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment. New York Times – Magnet for Iraq Insurgents Is a Crucial Test of New U.S. Strategy.

Second, from David Ignatius. Washington Post – Saving Project Iraq.

Third, from Thomas Friedman. New York Times – Let’s Talk About Iraq.
more…