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Index

The Iraq Study Group Report James A. Baker, III, and Lee H. Hamilton, Co-Chairs

Contents

Letter from the Co-Chairs Executive Summary I. Assessment A. Assessment of the Current Situation in Iraq

B. Consequences of Continued Decline in Iraq C. Some Alternative Courses in Iraq

D. Achieving Our Goals II. The Way Forward—A New Approach A. The External Approach: Building an International Consensus

B. The Internal Approach: Helping Iraqis Help Themselves

Appendices

Letter from the Sponsoring Organizations Iraq Study Group Plenary Sessions Iraq Study Group Consultations Expert Working Groups and Military Senior Advisor Panel The Iraq Study Group Iraq Study Group Support

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 A Military Strategy for Iraq Restoring the U.S. Military 4. Police and Criminal Justice Recommended Iraqi Actions U.S. Actions 5. The Oil Sector Short Term Long Term 6. U.S. Economic and Reconstruction Assistance Coordination of Economic and Reconstruction Assistance Improving the Effectiveness of Assistance Programs 7. Budget Preparation, Presentation, and Review 8. U.S. Personnel 9. Intelligence Recommended Iraqi Actions Appendices Letter from the Sponsoring Organizations Iraq Study Group Plenary Sessions Iraq Study Group Consultations

(* denotes a meeting that took place in Iraq)

Iraqi Officials and Representatives Current U.S. Administration Officials Senior Administration Officials Department of Defense/Military Department of State/Civilian Embassy Personnel Intelligence Community Other Senior Officials Members of Congress United States Senate United States House of Representatives Foreign Officials Former Officials and Experts Expert Working Groups and Military Senior Advisor Panel Economy and Reconstruction Military and Security Political Development Strategic Environment Military Senior Advisor Panel The Iraq Study Group James A. Baker, III—Co-Chair Lee H. Hamilton—Co-Chair Lawrence S. Eagleburger—Member Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.—Member Edwin Meese III—Member Sandra Day O'Connor—Member Leon E. Panetta—Member William J. Perry—Member Charles S. Robb—Member Alan K. Simpson—Member Iraq Study Group Support