Blackwater: In Iraq to Stay?
The U.S. security firm Blackwater USA has come under a great deal of fire from Iraqi authorities after some of its operatives were blamed for a shooting that cost civilian lives. But the truth is, the company will be needed even more if a drawdown of U.S. troops occurs. And a move to revoke Blackwater's license might ultimately undermine Iraqi government authority.
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