the tone in this article is unnecessary condescending. the aid does help the yazidis. most educated americans understand the failure of USA military efforts in Iraq. those failures can be discussed further, particularly as they have helped ISIS and other radical, violent groups to flourish in Tigris-Euphrates valley. Nevertheless, the juvenile tone here is dismissive of efforts, taken at some danger to the pilots and relief workers who will operate because of air operations. We know the US govt has messed up, and that oil's behind the overall strategy. But the author's arrogant tone subverts the effort to save minorities and non extreme Muslims from ISIS.
A bit petulant for a scholar-author writing for a general audience.
I very much appreciate your added comment, Dr Cole. We are now on the same page. Regards.
the tone in this article is unnecessary condescending. the aid does help the yazidis. most educated americans understand the failure of USA military efforts in Iraq. those failures can be discussed further, particularly as they have helped ISIS and other radical, violent groups to flourish in Tigris-Euphrates valley. Nevertheless, the juvenile tone here is dismissive of efforts, taken at some danger to the pilots and relief workers who will operate because of air operations. We know the US govt has messed up, and that oil's behind the overall strategy. But the author's arrogant tone subverts the effort to save minorities and non extreme Muslims from ISIS.
A bit petulant for a scholar-author writing for a general audience.