Iraq is a Process Problem, Not a Political Problem
In order to put these steps into practice, we must change from the gladiator dynamics of debates that push people into adversarial positions and drive them into fearful thinking. Each of our politicians, policy makers, and participants in the dialogue needs to move beyond being either an apologist for the past or an advocate for a personal position. Instead, everyone needs to speak to both the potential negatives and positives of the status quo and new alternatives. How will various options support the hopes we share with the people of the Middle East? How can we use our best thinking to invent even better solutions?
Iraq is a process problem rather than a people or political problem. Once we grasp the potential and follow productive steps to work together, we will gain successful results.
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