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September 1, 2010
First Take
President Obama's declaration on ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq did not address crucial questions about America's military role in Iraq, as well as Afghanistan, writes CFR President Richard N. Haass.
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September 1, 2010
Article
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb argues that Iraq and Afghanistan threaten to derail President Obama's greater goal of revitalizing the American economy.
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Updated: August 31, 2010
Interactive
An interactive slideshow detailing events since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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August 31, 2010
Essential Documents
Speech
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August 30, 2010
Article
Wall Street Journal
Noah Feldman explains why the draw-down of troops in Iraq is a beginning and not an end.
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August 30, 2010
Op-Ed
GlobalPost
Mohamad Bazzi argues that as U.S. troops in Iraq became mired in fighting an insurgency, Iran extended its influence.
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August 30, 2010
Must Read
David Brooks writes that progress on Iraq's economic growth, basic security, and political and legal institutions shows U.S. nation building efforts in Iraq have worked.
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August 26, 2010
Interview
Iraqis worry that political stalemate, widespread corruption, and weak domestic security forces will plague their country if the U.S. pulls out completely next year, says veteran journalist Jane Arraf.
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August 20, 2010
Op-Ed
Wall Street Journal
Max Boot argues that even with the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq, the United States must continue to fight for Iraq's future.
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August 18, 2010
Op-Ed
Project Syndicate
Richard N. Haass discusses the lessons to be taken from the history of U.S. military involvement in Iraq--and their implications for how to move forward in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran.
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