CLEAN: US combat troops in Iraq fall below Obama's 50,000 mark

The video discusses the long-term effects of the US invasion of Iraq, highlighting the instability and challenges it created. It examines the shift of responsibility to the Iraqi government and armed forces, which could reduce insurgent rhetoric and allow the US to focus on diplomacy. Despite some stability, Iraq faces a prolonged government crisis. The intervention's long-term impact remains uncertain, with potential for both negative and positive outcomes.

What was one of the main challenges identified in the long-term impact of the US presence in Iraq?

• Increased economic growth

• Improved security

• Creation of stability

• Increased instability

How might the shift of responsibility to the Iraqi Government affect insurgent groups?

• It will increase their numbers

• It will have no effect

• It will diffuse their rhetoric

• It will strengthen their legitimacy

What is one potential benefit of the US being less militarily engaged in Iraq?

• Higher troop deployment

• Increased military spending

• Focus on diplomacy

• More combat operations

Despite security challenges, what progress has Iraq made?

• Complete political stability

• No government formation crisis

• Reasonable level of stability

• Total elimination of insurgents

How is the US intervention in Iraq currently viewed?

• As a complete success

• As a very negative balance sheet

• As a positive balance sheet

• As irrelevant to Iraq's future