George Packer elaborates on America's global reputation

In part III of this week's "Office Politics," New Yorker staff writer George Packer sits down with MSNBC’s Alex Witt. His book, "The Assasins’ Gate: America in Iraq," looks at America’s descent into war where he reveals why he believes America invaded Iraq. George discusses the Syrian Civil War and how the conflict has evolved and its downward trajectory. He also elaborates on America’s global reputation in light of its engagement in conflicts in the Middle East.June 16, 2013