How Fast Should Iraq Re-Arm? (Time.com)

By MARK THOMPSON/WASHINGTON 54 minutes ago The disconnect on security between the U.S. and the government of Iraq crystallized Friday, as Washington made clear it is in no rush to pull troops out of Iraq, just as Baghdad made it clear it's shopping for 36 F-16 jet fighters that could end up costing the war-weary nation close to $4 billion. While it's easy to understand why the U.S. is leery of jeopardizing... [read full story]