Why doesn't the US just annex Iraq and Syria?

There is a very, very big difference between the situation involving the Crimea and what is going on in Iraq and Syria. read more

Lincoln Todd, lived in The United States of America Answered Nov 17, 2015 · Author has 121 answers and 145.6k answer views There is a very, very big difference between the situation involving the Crimea and what is going on in Iraq and Syria. read more

In Syria, the government would fight against the U.S.; in Iraq they are partners Since Islamic State fighters entered Iraq from Syria, they have given the world a revolting look at their ruthlessness. read more