The battle and battle ground has finally shifted officially but the war seems to be far from over. As American troops began withdrawing from cities of Iraq one cannot stop wondering whether this is indeed the beginning of the end of a war that America had declared against terrorism.

The end however is nowhere in sight as more troops are heading to Afghanistan and Pakistan is still a thriving ground of terrorism. The network of Taleban and Al Qaeda has spread across globe and they are suspected to be helping rebels in Somalia and other far flung countries. Each nation has become vulnerable to terrorists attacks.

As Iraqi government celebrated the withdrawal of troops there was an explosion in their own backyard. The future of Iraq is still uncertain. The Middle East is in deeper turmoil after Gaza attack and protests on the streets of Iran. The world is still polarized on religious grounds.

Religious fundamentalism has had a sort of resurgence ever since America declared a War on Terror. Osama Bin Laden is still at large; terrorists are united and still thriving – this war has resulted only in civilian casualties and destruction. Will peace ever get a chance in this polarized world?