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Our Dossier

This dossier documents the United States relationship with Iraq.

Please use the tabs to access the three sections of this dossier:
 

Tab 1 lists US priorities with regard to Iraq, major US Govt statements, latest US Govt statements, US Govt fact sheets, and other US Govt resources

Tab 2 lists non-US Government  reports, journal articles, and other documents.

Tab 3 provides a set of links to major web sites.

 

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us through email.

 
 
 

The United States Policy toward Iraq: a Dossier

Renewal in Iraq

Previous Reports and Hearings

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A Third Way: Alternatives for Iraq’s Future (Part 2 of 3). Source: U.S. House, Armed Services Committee, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, July 18, 2007. Daniel L. Byman

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Iraq: Trends and Recent Security Developments. Source: U.S. House, Armed Services Full Committee, July 18, 2007. Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement | Dr. William Perry | Dr. Jessica Tuchman Mathews | Dr. Frederick W. Kagan

Microphone icon representing hearings held before CongressU.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis Source: U.S. House, Foreign Affairs Committee, July 17, 2007. The Honorable Tom Lantos, Steven Simon, Ph.D., The Honorable James Dobbins, Michael Rubin, Ph.D.| Webcast

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoIraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security. Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated July 13, 2007

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A Third Way: Alternatives for Iraq’s Future (Part 1 of 3). Source: U.S. House, Armed Services Committee, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, July 12, 2007. General Wesley K. Clark | Max Boot | Dr. Muqtedar Khan

US Government Reports IconInitial Benchmark Assessment Report. Source: White House, July 12, 2007

Stand Up and Be Counted: The Continuing Challenge of Building the Iraqi Security ForcesStand Up and Be Counted:
The Continuing Challenge of
Building the Iraqi Security Forces
Source: U.S. House, Armed Services  Committee, June 27, 2007.

 

US Government Reports IconMeasuring Stability and
Security in Iraq.
Source: U.S. Dept of Defense, June 2007.

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Hearing to consider the nomination of Lieutenant General Douglas E. Lute, USA, to be Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security
Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan
Source: U.S. Senate, Armed Services Committee, June 7, 2007.

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Prewar Intelligence Assessments About Postwar Iraq Source: U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, May 25, 2007.

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Hearing on Mental Health Problems Confronting Soldiers Returning from Iraq, Afghanistan Source: U.S. House, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, May 24, 2007.

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Iraq: Is Reconstruction Failing? Source: U.S. House, Foreign Affairs Committee, May 22, 2007.
The Honorable Tom Lantos, Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., J.D. Webcast

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Declining Approval for American Foreign Policy in Muslim Countries: Does It Make It More Difficult to Fight al Qaeda?Source: U.S. House, Foreign Affairs Committee, May 17, 2007. Steven Kull, Ph.D., Addendum  Webcast

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoIraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security. Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated May 10, 2007

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Economic and Military Support for the U.S. Efforts in Iraq: The Coalition of the Willing, Then and Now Source: U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, May 9, 2007. Mr. Joseph A. Christoff, Mr. Kenneth Katzman, Nile Gardiner, Ph.D. Webcast

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To receive testimony on United States Central Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Program. Source: U.S. Senate, Armed Services Committee, May 3, 2007.

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoIran's Influence in Iraq Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated April 3, 2007

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoIraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis? Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated March 23, 2007

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Can Iraq Pay for Its Own Reconstruction? The Honorable Bill Delahunt, Mr. Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., The Honorable David Satterfield
Source: U.S. House, Foreign Affairs Committee, March 27, 2007.

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Deconstructing Reconstruction: Problems, Challenges, and the Way Forward in Iraq and Afghanistan
Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, March 22, 2007.

US Government Reports Icon “Lessons Learned” report on Iraq contracting. Source: Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction’s (SIGIR) March 21, 2007

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Iraqi Volunteers, Iraqi Refugees: What is America’s Obligation? The Honorable Gary L. Ackerman, The Honorable Ellen Sauerbrey, Major General Paul D. Eaton (USA, Ret.), Mr. George Packer, Ms. Kristele Younes, Sarah (alias)

more Senate and House hearings

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoPost-War Iraq:
Foreign Contributions to Training,
Peacekeeping, and Reconstruction
Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated March 21, 2007

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoThe Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global
War on Terror Operations Since 9/11
Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated March 14, 2007

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Iraq and U.S. Foreign Policy. The Honorable Tom Lantos, The Honorable Richard C. Holbrooke, Mr. Frederick W. Kagan Source: U.S. House, Foreign Affairs Committee, Feb. 28, 2007.

US Government Reports IconNIE, Prospects for Iraq’s Stability: A Challenging Road Ahead Source: NIC, August 2007

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoThe Iraqi Security Forces: The Challenge of Sectarian and Ethnic Influences. Source: CRS Report for Congress, Updated January 18, 2007
 

 

Congressional Research Service Reports LogoIraq: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy, Source: CRS Report for Congress, January 12, 2007

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