Iraq - Related Publication

Iraq: Meeting the Challenges of 2010

amausner — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Iraq must now move from elections to dealing with a host of major challenges. The Burke Chair has developed a briefing that highlights these challenges in terms of security, political accommodation, economics, and governance using material developed by the US country team, Department of Defense, Iraqi government, and the Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction.

Determining the Real Results of the Iraqi Election

amausner — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Iraq has accomplished a milestone in holding a true national election in which every major ethnic group and sect took part. At the same time, there is good reason for caution. It is all too easy to congratulate a nation on its elections, and to forget that even the best election is meaningless unless it is followed by effective political leadership and effective governance.

The Iraqi Elections and Beyond: Hope for the Best, Plan for Something Less

sherry — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: In his February 17 speech at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Ambassador Christopher R. Hill noted that a top U.S. priority in Iraq is helping it “build political and democratic institutions in a secure environment.” How are Iraqi and U.S. officials preparing for potential violence related to the upcoming March 7 national parliamentary election?

Past Failures and Future Transitions in Iraqi Reconstruciton

amausner — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Outside aid has been critical in largely defeating the insurgency and in helping Iraq recover from the impact of the invasion in 2003 and the civil conflicts that followed. It has also helped mitigate the impact of previous decades of war, civil conflict, and misrule.

U.S. Peacefare

jdunton — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

"The past few years have seen a number of reforms and initiatives within the U.S. government that address the growing challenges of building peace. Dane Smith’s book provides the first comprehensive survey of the range of U.S. agencies involved in peace building. At the same time, he addresses the fundamental concern over the increased power of the military—at the expense of civilian agencies—in stabilization and reconstruction operations. Important decisions are now being made on the future direction of U.S. foreign policy. A central task in arriving at these decisions will be determination of the proper role of both civilian and defense agencies in peace building.”

Barriers to Reconciliation in Iraq

amausner — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The security of Iraq no longer depends on fighting insurgents and defeating extremist movements; it requires building national unity and fostering political reconciliation between Iraq’s ethno-sectarian groups. Peaceful reconciliation of differences is perhaps the most important step in achieving long-term security and stability, and eliminating the risk of violent civil war.

The Uncertain Security Situation in Iraq

sherry — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Uncertain Security Situation in Iraq

Recent Trends in the Iraq War

sherry — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The war in Iraq may be winding down but it is scarcely over. Iraq is still the scene of major attacks on ongoing violence. Equally important, Iraq is still far from political stability, faces major problems in political accommodation, and must both conduct a major election and develop far more effective patterns of governance.

Strategic Partnership with Iraq

amausner — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

How the US Must Expand and Redefine International Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism

amausner — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

As Americans we naturally focus on the most direct threats to the United States, and what all too many in the West have seen as a clash between civilizations. It is important, however, to keep what is happening in perspective.