Iraq Study Group Report Commentary

State of the Union: in Decline

William E. Odom | Jan 24, 2007
General William Odom, former director of the National Security Agency, gives his perspective of Bush’s State of the Union address and the president’s plan for Iraq and the Middle East.

The Costs of Iraq

Dimitri K. Simes | Jan 19, 2007
The costs of the Iraq War cannot be measured purely qunatitatively. It has damaged American prestige and limited U.S. effectiveness in dealing with other key foreign policy issues.

Reviews and Rebuttals of the Plan

Aluf Benn
Al Webb
Charles G. Boyd
Stephen Biddle
Robert E. Looney
Amitai Etzioni
| Jan 15, 2007
A diverse collection of contributors—ranging from retired military brass, to foreign correspondents, to academics—will be voicing their opinions about the president’s newly announced plan for Iraq.

Hagel Proposals Warrant Attention

The National Interest | Jan 12, 2007
Senator Chuck Hagel’s response to President Bush’s plan for Iraq is similar to many policy recommendations put forward in The National Interest and deserves serious consideration.

Responding to Critics

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jan 12, 2007
In Iraq, we are faced with a plethora of bad choices and imperfect outcomes. We cannot wait for the deus ex machina to arrive and save the day

The Cost of a Surge

Gordon Adams | Jan 04, 2007
Due to Bush’s “emergency requests”, it is virtually impossible for the nation to track Iraq spending. The decision to “surge” forces this winter would only exacerbate the problem.

The ISG: Illusions Surrendered Group

Antony T. Sullivan | Dec 08, 2006
The ISG report is the most important statement on U.S. foreign policy in decades. It will impact U.S. Iran policy. The reaction in Israel could surprise.

Beyond Iraq

Gordon Adams | Nov 15, 2006
Congress should look now towards preventing future Iraqs, the creation of more terrorists and years of global mistrust and conflict which could run a great cost to national security.

Stability First, Democracy Later

Sean R. Singer | Nov 14, 2006
A panel of three experts weighs in with recommendations for American policy in Iraq.

The Election on Empire

Chip Pitts | Nov 08, 2006
The elections just might deliver the strong medicine needed to jolt malignant Iraq policy back on course.

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