Colonel Austin Bay's outstanding new pilot episode of Consequences, an Arena USA original series, is available at his Arena Channel. Using his expertise in war-gaming, Col. Bay explores the political and military consequences of a rapid U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq -- before her democratic government is considered stable and self-sustaining.  Based on 30+ years of military experience, he presents a brief history of Iraq, from ancient Mesopotamia to the present, and depicts the "consequences" of seven plausible scenarios that could arise from a rapid withdrawal.   Colonel Bay's thoughtful approach is both accessible and informative -- well worth it! (Read Full Post)