Avoiding a Quagmire in Ukraine: Lessons from Iraq and the Urgency of Negotiations.

The leaked Pentagon papers reveal that the US is allegedly spying on Ukraine and following Russia's intelligence operations, adding a new dimension to the US's involvement in the Ukraine war. Comparing the Iraq War to the Ukraine War, the author highlights three key points: intervention doesn't guarantee success, personal vendettas cannot justify a war, and it can divide the country. The US should clearly identify its national security goals and determine the amount and type of support it will give to Ukraine while keeping in mind the lessons learned from the Iraq War.