Wednesday, August 11, 2010

What does leaving Iraq really mean?

On the next Your Call, we'll speak with Andrew Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War, and Iraqi historian Thabit Abdullah. President Obama has promised to pull out all but 50,000 troops by the end of this month. How many contractors will be left? How will this affect Iraqis? What is life like in Iraq today? Join us live at 11 or send an email to feedback@yourcallradio.org. What is the Obama administration's plan for the future of Iraq and the surrounding region? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Andrew Bacevich, retired U.S. army officer, professor of history and international relations at Boston University, and author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War

Thabit Abdullah, associate professor of Middle East history at York University

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