Iraq is mourning an attack that happened just recently. Near Mt. Makhoul (about 200 km north of Baghdad), a bomb hit a car moving on an open road. The explosion caused a commotion; when first responders arrived at the scene, they found themselves under fire by a militia. The horrible event caused 10 deaths, 6 security officers and 4 civilians. The Iraq government blames the Daesh (ISIS), although the group did not officially make a claim to this event. Many bursts of anger have been shown throughout the nation, stating the the Iraq government had said that they defeated the Daesh back in 2017. Furthermore, 2 weeks ago 11 people were killed in a Daesh attack at a lookout post on the outskirts of Baghdad. According to research, Iraq is the most targeted country of the terrorist group. The United States has slowly been reducing the amount of support forces, which is causing tensions.
The middle east region has been dealing with this terrorist group for quite some time now. While my knowledge of this topic is limited, I understand the complex nature of the situation. These recent attacks on Iraq could have negative effects for the country and the region. The civilians of Iraq have shown anger at their government for lack of security and false promises. These feelings of anger could grow to eventually cause more problems, such as resentment and rebellion. The photo attached to this article is loosely connected to the contents of the article. It shows US soldiers in memoriam of the attack of the twin towers on 9/11. I would of liked to see a picture having to do with the more recent events stated in the article.
The preventions against the terrorist group is a great example of the realist perspective of the fluidity of alliances. Realists believe that alliances are a key role in balance of power. They are used to fight against a rival quickly, and is meant to “pool” capabilities in the hopes that the efforts are “stronger together.” Usually these are short term, which we can see evidence of because of the United State’s slow decline in their involvement. Realists also believe that nothing is done internationally without a motive for benefit to one’s own country. We can also prove this theory; Iraq wants to fight the Daesh and protect themselves, the United States wants to maintain their world leadership role as the “protector.”