BpnJ wrote -
" I also think it essential for the world to see this,
and to lend an appropriate hand. They can bluster
all they want about it being the U.S.'s fault, but it
is now everyone's problem, and many hands make
light work. "

A Stable Iraq would generally mean Stable and Lower
Oil/Fuel Prices World Wide.

Note - Europe is more 'dependent' on Middle-East
Oil then the USA is; and it is in Europe's Political
and Economic 'interest' to see that the USA leaves
Iraq when there is some assurance that both in the
short term and the Long Term the Government and
Nation of Iraq is Peaceful and Stable.

Both China's and India's growing economies need
Stable and Lower Oil Prices to maintain their Growth.

Russia, Venezuela, Iran and other Member Nations
of OPEC could benefit from an un-stable Iraq and
Higher World Wide Oil Prices.

so say i - my opinions stated as facts ~ RHF