The Iraq Study Group Report. Iraq Study Group

      Published by Good Press, 2019

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      Table of Contents

       Letter from the Co-Chairs

       Executive Summary

       External Approach

       Internal Approach

       Conclusion

       I Assessment

       A. Assessment of the Current Situation in Iraq

       1. Security

       Sources of Violence

       U.S., Coalition, and Iraqi Forces

       The Iraqi Army

       The Iraqi Police

       Facilities Protection Services

       Operation Together Forward II

       2. Politics

       Sectarian Viewpoints

       Sistani, Sadr, Hakim

       Hashimi and Dhari

       Barzani and Talabani

       Key Issues

       3. Economics

       Economic Performance

       Oil Sector

       The Politics of Oil

       U.S.-Led Reconstruction Efforts

       4. International Support

       The Region

       Neighboring States

       The International Community

       5. Conclusions

       B. Consequences of Continued Decline in Iraq

       C. Some Alternative Courses in Iraq

       1. Precipitate Withdrawal

       2. Staying the Course

       3. More Troops for Iraq

       4. Devolution to Three Regions

       D. Achieving Our Goals

       II The Way Forward—A New Approach

       A. The External Approach: Building an International Consensus

       1. The New Diplomatic Offensive

       2. The Iraq International Support Group

       3. Dealing with Iran and Syria

       4. The Wider Regional Context

       Afghanistan

       B. The Internal Approach: Helping Iraqis Help Themselves

       1. Performance on Milestones

       Milestones for Iraq

       2. National Reconciliation

       Steps for Iraq to Take on Behalf of National Reconciliation

       Steps for the United States to Take on Behalf of National Reconciliation

       Militias and National Reconciliation

       3. Security and Military Forces

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