Iraq: The Transition from a Military Mission to a Civilian-Led Effort

Senate Foreign Relations Committee – Iraq: The Transition from a Military Mission to a Civilian-Led Effort (Committee Print – Majority), January 31, 2011

  • “This will be a year of unprecedented transition for the United States in Iraq as we move from a military-led mission to a civilian-led effort. The diplomatic mission that results will be of extraordinary size and complexity and it will assume security responsibilities in a still-dangerous environment. The stakes are high, not just for our civilian personnel, but for American foreign policy in the Middle East. While Iraq has made dramatic progress in recent years, the situation remains fragile and potentially reversible. The success of our diplomatic mission there will be an important factor in whether Iraq emerges from years of turmoil as a strategic partner or turns toward Iran. This report by the majority staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sheds new light on this important topic and offers a number of policy recommendations. The report’s central message—that our government needs to make sure our objectives in Iraq are aligned with both our civilian capacities and a financial commitment to succeed—will be vital as we face a similar transition in Afghanistan in the years to come.”
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