Michael, Post 1, United States Drones Patrol: Outrage Incited in Iraq
A month after the last American troops left Iraq, the State Department is still operating a small fleet of surveillance drones to protect the United States ambassadors in residence in Iraq. The Iraqi government views the unmanned drones to be spies and claim to feel threatened by the advance. The military forces of Iraq view the use of the surveillance equipment as a sign of disrespect towards the Iraqi government, especially a month after the last American troops got shipped back. As tensions begin to rise between the oil super-giant and the economic superpower, the balance of the world the way we know it may be changed for the worse.
I can see how a conflict like this can cause tension between two nations. It is difficult to ensure that the U.S ambassadors are safe without the use of troops or drones, and I think that their safety is the top priority. If the situation is too dangerous to consider withdrawing the drones, the U.S citizens residing in Iraq should be brought home at once until their safety can be assured.
ReplyDelete-Clayton