U.S. pulled Iraq troops too soon
Michael V. Hayden, CNN Contributor
Updated 2:31 PM EST,
Thu January 5, 2012
The withdrawal of U.S. troops has predictably led to more instability in Iraq, says Michael V. Hayden.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Ex-CIA director Michael V. Hayden: The sectarian strife in Iraq was predictable
He says the background of the nation and prime minister set stage for tension and violence
Presence of U.S. troops has calmed danger zones around the world, he says
Hayden: Withdrawing troops may have fulfilled campaign promise, but move was too risky
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