Introduction
Political issues always have more than one aspect to consider when it comes to making vital decisions. In that sense, political issues in the context of international relations is more sensitive, as the image of the international relations is shaped by the political affairs, and military actions which often involves the participation of more than one party.
This paper analyzes a political issue on the basis of the aforementioned that I do believe is affecting the international relations arena, which is the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.
Discussion
The withdrawal of troops is not only a logical stop in military actions, where soldiers will be able to return safe to their homes. Not only a discontinuance of enormous financial expenditures that can have a better usage. It’s a return to the language of diplomacy which is the essence of politics. The relations among countries all over the history of civilizations were dependent on the art of diplomacy, while the contemporary situation is featured by the fact that the essential part of these relations depend on mass media and the populations of the countries.
Starting from the congress passing the withdrawal bill (Cnn.com) and the President-elect Barack Obama’s approach to scheduled troop reductions in Iraq (Julian E. Barnes), it can be seen that the direction of implementing pure diplomatic decisions is starting to take place.
This issue is of special significance to my generation, because we believe that words, i.e. diplomacy are capable of solving political issues. This is not addressed to situations of high alerts, rather than a course of peaceful existence marked by a new millennium where older generation’s memories of world wars remain in the past.
This issue is also important, because it implies that political involvements in international incidents will keep its main goal in solving the problem, rather than directly participating in them.
Despite that the desire for peace in the entire world seems mythical, I can assess that this desire is reachable when the first priority is kept as conversation and dialogue. In that context the international relations are not merely having a representative in an embassy in another country helping their citizens. In my understanding, it’s a multilevel process that keeps the relations between countries based on mutual benefits coexisting peace.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is necessary to mention that international relations stay among the most essential components of the world welfare, as international trade, mutual support, tourism and etc. Additionally, diplomacy is an essential part of that component as a mean of finding common grounds for negotiation. Therefore I believe that the aforementioned political issue is important as a confirmation of international relations’ importance.
Works Cited
- Barnes, Julian E.. “Gates on board with Obama’s Iraq plan.” Los Angeles Times. 2008.
- Nolfo, E.D. History of International Relations 1918-1999. Unknown Binding publishing, 2000.
- “Senate passes Iraq withdrawal bill; veto threat looms.” Cnn.com. 2007.