Learning the Lessons from History
One of the things that disappoints me about "international" politics is the failure to learn the lessons of history.
The situation regarding the interpreters in Iraq is one where we really must learn.
When Harold Wilson withdrew troops from Aden in the 60s he left behind a slaughter of Arabs who had supported the British occupation. It is something which Harold Wilson should never have been forgiven for - it is also something which we should remember.
From a personal survival perspective Gordon Brown should learn the lessons - because I do not believe the media would let it lie if he did the same in Iraq. But it means securing the future of far more than just 91 interpreters.
The situation regarding the interpreters in Iraq is one where we really must learn.
When Harold Wilson withdrew troops from Aden in the 60s he left behind a slaughter of Arabs who had supported the British occupation. It is something which Harold Wilson should never have been forgiven for - it is also something which we should remember.
From a personal survival perspective Gordon Brown should learn the lessons - because I do not believe the media would let it lie if he did the same in Iraq. But it means securing the future of far more than just 91 interpreters.
Labels: Gordon Brown, Iraw
posted by Martin Curtis at 1:11 PM
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