Tag International relations

As Afghans Resist Taliban, U.S. Spurs Rise of Militias-NYT.

Sounds encouraging.But national feelings being what they are,if US continues to meddle in Afghanisthan's affairs,the same militia that is taking up arms against Taliban,shall take it up against US as well and that would be far more dangerous as this group will be fighting for National Soveignity.Better US leaves the place and provide military hard ware and advice if the people requested for it.

U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste-NYT

This is a fact that should have been envisioned prior to investing, come to think of it before invading Iraq.Invasion was due to the desire to control oil in Iraq.US may feel happy that they have lost some profit obtained in Oil.
Why invade a country when every one knows that, in the present age none conquer a country, much less govern it?
Consider this as operating costs and quit when your profit is good.