The problem is, we did not achieve a total victory in Iraq, at least according to Arab standards of brutality and mayhem, beheading all of your enemies including their families. Since we did not achieve a victory, we are not victors.
When in Arabia, do as the Arabians do. We must fight in the 14th century until they are brought into the 21st.
BUIMP
Japanese borders are surprisingly easy to shut down. No one just steps into Japan from a neighboring country.