Patrick Cronin of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies says reversing instability inside Iraq is a "long-term proposition." He says it will require the administration that succeeds Bush's to maintain significant troop levels in the region.
LONDON - How long will US troops remain in Iraq?
At least one military think tank predicts they'll still be there, well after President Bush leaves office in 2009.
Patrick Cronin of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies says reversing instability inside Iraq is a "long-term proposition." He says it will require the administration that succeeds Bush's to maintain significant troop levels in the region.
Earlier this year, American military officials said they thought fairly substantial troop withdrawals might be possible next spring. However they've since scaled back their prediction because of continued questions over the success of training Iraq's army.
