Can Kerry convince Europe to deploy troops in Iraq

[Silent Hunter]

Bringing the Russians along- not a good idea:
1. Damages the democracy mission: Russia's democratic status is at best questionable.
2. Might bring along the Chechen terrorists.
3. Al-Qaeda probably remember the Russians from Afghanistan.
4. We don't want Chechnya methods in Iraq.
5. They've got Chechnya to deal with.
6. They really aren't the most competent military.
7. Strong ties with Saddam (vis weapons sales).