美国撤离美索不达米亚也会同样把解决问题的负担交给伊拉克人和其他该地区的博弈者，美国的海外军队则会在合适的时间和地点介入其中。
America’s departure from Mesopotamia will likewise put the burden of problem solving onto Iraqis and other regional players, leaving the US offshore to assist when and where it deems appropriate.