No Way Out - Is there any hope of avoiding catastrophe in Iraq? By Fred�Kaplan

This is an interesting article focusing on the "Vietnam quagmire" aspect of the Iraqi situation. Another suitable comparison could be the breakup of post-Cold War Yugoslavia; various ethic tribes coming into conflict after an autocratic regime has been swept away. America, caught in the middle, an irritant to all sides.

Perhaps (sooner than later) order can be reestablished and we can eventually make a graceful exit. I just wouldn't bet on it.