3361. After Baker-Hamilton: What to Do in Iraq
- Publication Date:
- 12-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- International Crisis Group
- Abstract:
- Slowly, incrementally, the realisation that a new strategy is needed for Iraq finally is dawning on U.S. policy- makers. It was about time. By underscoring the U.S. intervention's disastrous political, security, and economic balance sheet, and by highlighting the need for both a new regional and Iraqi strategy, the Baker-Hamilton report represents an important and refreshing moment in the country's domestic debate. Many of its key – and controversial – recommendations should be wholly supported, including engaging Ira n and Syria, revitalising the Arab-Israeli peace process, reintegrating Baathists, instituting a far-reaching amnesty, delaying the Kirkuk referendum, negotiating the withdrawal of U.S. forces with Iraqis and engaging all parties in Iraq.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy and Development
- Political Geography:
- United States, Iraq, and Middle East