Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq
Abstract
The United States seeks a sovereign, stable, and self-reliant Iraq with a just, representative, and accountable government; a state that is neither a safe haven for, nor sponsor of, terrorism; an Iraq that is integrated into the global economy and is a long-term U.S. partner contributing to regional peace and security. Although stability is improving, it is not yet enduring. Looking ahead, the United States will continue to use a "whole of government" approach to help build Iraq's governing organizations as legitimate, representative, and effective institutions serving all Iraqi citizens. The U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) lays out a solid foundation for a long-term bilateral relationship and guides United States and Iraqi actions based on mutual interests. With the SFA serving as a roadmap for the long-term and enduring strategic partnership, the U.S. strategy integrates the efforts of the American Embassy in Baghdad, Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I), and other U.S. and international partners across five lines of operation: political, diplomatic, economic, rule of law, and security. This report describes progress along these lines from September through the end of November 2009 and addresses the remaining challenges. 2 Working with Iraqi partners, and using available resources through the end of 2011, U.S. forces will increasingly transition efforts from combat to stability operations. U.S. forces will also continue SFA implementation by transitioning enduring functions primarily to the GoI, with some activities shifting to the American Embassy, and other U.S. departments and agencies and international entities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA514562
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense