Iraq Project
New Analysis in Advance of Kurdish Elections
Jul 24, 2009 - AnonymousISW’s 2009 Kurdish Elections Backgrounder provides a unique look at the region’s political players and governing history.
Kurdish Elections this Saturday – New ISW Backgrounder Gives You the Scoop!
The Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq will hold elections on July 25, 2009, to determine their President and the 111 legislators in the Kurdish National Assembly.
Kurdish Elections
Jul 23, 2009 - AnonymousThis paper describes the structure of the KRG’s political bodies and offices, the major parties, and the mechanics of the July 25th election.
Marisa Cochrane Discusses Iraqi Politics
Jul 10, 2009 - AnonymousBook Review: "The Surge"
Brendan Simms of the Wall Street Journal reviews ISW President Kimberly Kagan's latest book titled "The Surge".
ISW Releases Timely Report: Iraq Report #14 - Balancing Maliki
Jun 30, 2009 - AnonymousReport examines the shifting political dynamics in Iraq's Parliament and the limitations of Maliki's power while U.S. Forces withdraw from major cities.
Factsheet - Iraq Key Statistics, July 1, 2009
Jun 30, 2009 - Institute for t...US Troop number are down to 132,000 from a high of 166,000 troops during the height of the surge in September 2007.
Balancing Maliki
"Flexibility Key to U.S. Withdrawal from Iraqi Cities"
For the first time since the start of the war, American forces are withdrawing from Iraq’s cities, reducing their numbers and turning responsibility for security over to Iraqi forces.