U.S. Planning Troop Buildup in Gulf After Exit From Iraq

American troops were supposed to be out of Iraq by the end of this year. However, alarming concerns are rising, that withdrawing from the region could propel more instability and problems. Even though the troops are scheduled to leave Iraq, they will be re-positioned in the Gulf area (Kuwait), specifically, to monitor Iranian activity. Obama's plans to allocate 20,000 troops in Iraq past 2011 failed and consequently, Pentagon now is drawing up an alternative plan. The Pentagon is also rearranging troops to cut the defense budget, which hopefully, will lower or help decrease our deficit. As the year ends, things are getting intense regarding this matter.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/world/middleeast/united-states-plans-post-iraq-troop-increase-in-persian-gulf.html?_r=1&hp

Pooja Sahai