In an attempt to do something a little different and in light of the recent hand-over of power in Iraq – I would like to pose the following questions (WARNING: Answers require projection!)

First, what is the worst-case scenario that can happen in Iraq and the greater war on terror?

Second, given everything that has happened, what is the best possible outcome you can realistically see with Iraq and the war on terror (including after the US election and beyond)? Or, more simply put: what do you realistically hope for?

Finally, what do you expect to happen?

I’ll provide my answers sometime tomorrow.