US Agrees to International Control of Its Troops in Iraq

After much international and domestic criticism, it appears that the White House is ready to give up some direct control in Iraq. This article in the Independent reports that the during US President George W. Bush's visit to the UK the world should expect to hear that Washington is willing to allow international control of American troops in Iraq. While the details have not yet been specified, the European Union's foreign policy chief says the decisions have been made. "Everybody has moved," says Javier Solana, "including the United States, because the United States has a real problem and when you have a real problem you need help." By allowing a greater role for the international community in the reconstruction of Iraq, Washington may be able to avoid a humiliating failure and win back some of the traditional allies it alienated during the invasion of Iraq earlier this year. – YaleGlobal