A University College Cork (UCC) expert on American military history does not see a ‘clean’ resolution to the ongoing war with Iran, and has warned that the Middle East conflict could rage for months.
Dr David Fitzgerald’s, a lecturer in history, has conducted research on US military intervention and counter-insurgency, and more recently he has examined the relationship between the post-Vietnam American military and US culture and society.
On the current situation in the Middle East, Mr Fitzgerald described it as a very messy situation, in terms of securing a resolution.
“Wars are complex and unpredictable. I don’t see an easy and clean solution. I think it will play out for a…