The buildup to the war in Iraq was masterfully orchestrated by the George W Bush administration, think-tanks and lobbies. An equally masterful show of institutional and ideological forces will be necessary to bring about a withdrawal from the error and misallocation of resources the war has become. This is the challenge that would face Barack Obama as president of the United States. - Brian M Downing (Jun 17, '08)
Obama plans trip to Iraq (AFP)