Bush May Turn to UN in Search for Iraq Solution

The Bush administration is considering an alternative to the surge, and is in the process of internationalizing the Iraq crisis. This plan involves an expanded role for the United Nations, and also a greater role for regional countries, who must realize that their security depends on success in Iraq. Should these options fail, the US might, as a last resort, try to seek an arrangement with Mr. Sadr, a leader in the al-Sadr army, in an attempt to create an orderly transition. So far, no formal agreement with any party has been made. But for the meantime, the Bush administration is deploying more troops, and at the same time placating complaints at home by creating a plan to give current US responsibilities to the international community. Internationally, thinktanks mostly in Europe and the US have urged an international solution to the Iraq crisis, and recently many have called for the UN to lead the process of rebuilding Iraq. — YaleGlobal