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President Obama: Egypt Not Going Back

Egypt will not back to the way it was before protests disrupted the country, President... More »

Senate Armed Services Cmte. Hearing on Policy Toward Iraq

Iraq U.S. Forces Commander General Lloyd Austin and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq James Jeffrey gave... More »

British Inquiry Into Iraq War

The Chilcot Inquiry was set up by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in order to... More »

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Congress Examines Transition Challenges in Iraq

A new report casts a grim forecast in Iraq after U.S. troops began a withdrew from... More »

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British House of Commons Iraq War Inquiry with Fmr. P.M. Tony Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was called back to testify for a second time... More »

British Iraq Inquiry

George Washington University Discussion on Fighting Corruption in Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan

Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General of the Iraq Reconstruction Management Office and Army Consultant Stephen Biddle talked about corruption in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bowen, who served as the CPA-IG since January 20, 2004, continues as the special inspector general for Iraq Reconstruction. Steve Biddle was an adviser to General Petraeus in Iraq and continues to serve in that capacity in Afghanistan. “Fighting Corruption in the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan” was a Security Policy Forum of the Elliott School of International Affairs. More »

United Nations Development Program Discussion on Iraq’s Development Challenges

Deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General, the State Department Iraq Affairs Director and other panelists talked about the political and economic future of Iraq. They focused on reconstruction and development programs, international cooperation, the pace of infrastructure development, and potential roadblocks to progress. More »

Panel on Iraqi Decision Making Under Saddam Hussein

Washington Institute held a discussion about the leadership abilities and style of Saddam Hussein. They spoke about documents and audio files captured after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 which have provided scholars with a better view inside the Iraqi regime under Saddam’s leadership. More »

Iraq Change of Command Ceremony with Vice Pres. Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden participated in a change of command ceremony as part of the last phase in the U.S. military handover to the Iraqi military, which is being called “Operation New Dawn." During the ceremony, the vice president said the transfer of authority from Defense to the State Department symbolizes a "different chapter in the relationship with Iraq." General Raymond Odierno has been replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S.-led combat mission switch to a diplomatic approach. More »

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, gives his reaction to the U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq and what’s next for the region. More »

Noah Feldman, Harvard University, Constitutional Law Professor

Noah Feldman takes a look at what the withdrawal of US Combat Forces means for Iraq, its government and its future. He advised the Iraqi government on its constitution and can discuss why forming a government has run into so many problems and how long the US must maintain a presence in the region. More »

Presidential Address On U.S. Combat Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

In his speech from the Oval Office, President Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq. He spoke about the significance of the transition, challenges that would remain for Iraqi and U.S. security & the nature of the new U.S. commitments to Iraq. The President also praised the military personnel who had both served and died during the war. His statements were followed by his announcement of the final date for complete troop withdrawal in 2010. Also in the speech, the mention of the toll taken on Iraqi civilians and the role of the continued military and diplomatic missions in the country. More »

92nd Annual American Legion National Convention

The American Legion held its annual national convention, which coincides with the formal drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq. House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) gave an address criticizing the president's policies and thanking the troops for their service in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki gave remarks on the Obama administration's response to national security issues and its future involvement in Iraq. Other speakers included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and members of Congress. More »

Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, Military Reporter

As part of our week-long series examining issues surrounding defense, we discuss the Defense department’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles program with USA Today's Military Reporter, Tom Vanden Brook. The MRAP's design, cost, are more of these vehicles needed in the war in Afghanistan and what solider is the field is saying about the reliance on these vehicles More »

Ambassador Christopher Hill Remarks on Iraq

Christopher Hill returned from Iraq recently after a 16-month stint as the U.S. Ambassador to that nation. He discussed the future of Iraq once the U.S. combat mission officially draws to a close at the end of this month. The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted the event. More »

Ambassador to Iraq Chris Hill Press Conference on Iraq

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Chris Hill briefed reporters on the political situation in that country one day after talks ended between the two leading political parties trying to form a government. Ambassador Hill has been in Iraq for 16 months. He previously served as the top U.S. diplomat in the six-party talks with North Korea. More »

Center For A New American Security Discussion on the U.S. Relationship with Iraq

State Department officials assigned to Iraq discussed efforts to stabilize the government before the end of the U-S troop withdrawal. Talks between the leaders of the two major political parties in that country were recently put on hold. Iraq has yet to form a new government following national elections in March. The Center for a New American Security in Washington hosts this event. More »

CSIS Discussion on America's Relationship with Iraq

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on the changing relationship between the U.S. and Iraq. We heard from former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, followed by current Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Deputy Secretary of State for Management Jacob Lew. More »

Richard Weitz, Hudson Institute, Senior Fellow and Director

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of the Hudson Institute discussed President Obama's announcement to withdraw trooops from Iraq, the status of Iraq's readiness for a U.S. withdrawal and the possible consequences of withdrawing U.S. troops. He also discussed the status of al-Qaeda in Iraq. More »

The Atlantic Council on the Current Challenges and Future Prospects in Iraq

Officials from Kurdistan’s semi-autonomous regional government talked about the future of Iraq at the Atlantic Council. Topics included the March 2010 election in Iraq, which failed to produce a clear winner, and the ongoing negotiations on the make up of a new Iraqi government. Other issues included the sharing of oil revenues in Iraq and what a drawdown of U.S. troops means for Kurdish security. More »