Iraq War Commentary

Taliban 2.0

Dov S. Zakheim | Jun 01, 2011

The frightening implications of failure in Afghanistan.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jun 01, 2011

Kosovo. Georgia. Ukraine. Now Iraq and Kurdistan. The U.S. must learn not to trust sleazy foreign "democracy promoters."

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jan 28, 2011

Sadr's back. Iraq is on the brink. Washington sits idly by.

Ryan Crocker | Oct 12, 2010

Reduced violence and signs of political progress in Baghdad are heartening. But the United States remains essential to Iraq's success.

Anthony Cordesman | Oct 04, 2010

Drone air strikes are the best option against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Pakistan, and the most humane.

Michael O'Hanlon | Aug 30, 2010

President Obama has been pragmatic and prudent on Iraq. But let's not spend too much time celebrating transitions just yet.

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jul 27, 2010

Over four months since the election, and Iraq still doesn’t have a government. Should Washington do anything about it?

Clark Johnson | Jun 14, 2010

America needs to help Baghdad build a vibrant private sector.

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jun 11, 2010

America needs all the help it can get on Iran—which means making up with Brazil and Turkey.

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jun 11, 2010

Baghdad can’t fight off its more powerful neighbors. U.S. policy has created a dangerous power vacuum in the Middle East.