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Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the Security Situation (open access)

Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the Security Situation

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "From fiscal years 2003 through 2006, U.S. government agencies have reported significant costs for U.S. stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Iraq. In addition, the United States currently has committed about 138,000 military personnel to the U.S.-led Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). Over the past 3 years, worsening security conditions have made it difficult for the United States to achieve its goals in Iraq. In this statement, we discuss (1) the trends in the security environment in Iraq, and (2) progress in developing Iraqi security forces, as reported by the Departments of Defense (DOD) and State. We also present key questions for congressional oversight, including what political, economic, and security conditions must be achieved before the United States can draw down and withdraw? Why have security conditions continued to deteriorate even as Iraq has met political milestones, increased the number of trained and equipped forces, and increasingly assumed the lead for security? If existing U.S. political, economic, and security measures are not reducing violence in Iraq, what additional measures, if any, will the administration propose for stemming the violence?"
Date: September 11, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Debt Relief (open access)

Iraq: Debt Relief

None
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Elections and New Government (open access)

Iraq: Elections and New Government

Elections for a transitional National Assembly, provincial councils, and a Kurdish regional assembly were held on January 30, 2005. High turnout in Shiite and Kurdish areas led to first- and second-place finishes for slates of these two communities, and they determined the composition of a new government inaugurated in May. See CRS Report RL31339, Iraq: U.S. Regime Change Efforts and Post-Saddam Governance.
Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Post-Saddam National Elections (open access)

Iraq: Post-Saddam National Elections

Elections for a transitional National Assembly, provincial councils, and a Kurdish regional assembly were held on January 30, 2005. High voter turnout in mostly Shiite and Kurdish areas led to a first and second-place finish for slates backed by these two communities; and they are negotiating what appears to be a fragile governing coalition. Sunni Arabs mostly boycotted. See CRS Report RL31339, Iraq: U.S. Regime Change Efforts and Post-Saddam Governance.
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Embassy in Iraq (open access)

U.S. Embassy in Iraq

None
Date: March 11, 2005
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Embassy in Iraq (open access)

U.S. Embassy in Iraq

None
Date: April 11, 2005
Creator: Epstein, Susan B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution (open access)

Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution

Elections in 2005 for a transition government (January 30, 2005), a permanent constitution (October 15), and a permanent (four year) government (December 15) were concluded despite insurgent violence, progressively attracting Sunni participation. On May 20, a unity government was formed as U.S. officials had been urging, but it is not clear that the new government will be able to reduce ongoing violence.
Date: September 11, 2006
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution (open access)

Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution

This report discusses Iraqi government in the wake of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Elections in 2005 for a transitional National Assembly and government (January 30, 2005), a permanent constitution (October 15), and a permanent (four year) Council of Representatives and government (December 15) were concluded despite insurgent violence and attracted progressively increasing Sunni participation. However, escalating sectarian violence and factional infighting have delayed formation of a new government.
Date: September 11, 2006
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq War? Current Situation and Issues for Congress (open access)

Iraq War? Current Situation and Issues for Congress

None
Date: March 11, 2003
Creator: Copson, Raymond W. & Gallis, Paul E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Private Security Contractors in Iraq: Background, Legal Status, and Other Issues (open access)

Private Security Contractors in Iraq: Background, Legal Status, and Other Issues

None
Date: July 11, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework and Status of Forces Agreement: Congressional Response (open access)

U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework and Status of Forces Agreement: Congressional Response

This report is divided into two main parts: the first describes in detail the actions taken by Congress concerning the planned Iraq Agreements, including legislative initiatives and congressional hearings; the second provides a range of options for further congressional action concerning Congress's role in negotiating, executing, and implementing the Iraq Agreements.
Date: July 11, 2008
Creator: Weed, Matthew C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals (open access)

Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "According to the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq (NSVI) issued by the National Security Council (NSC), prevailing in Iraq is a vital U.S. interest because it will help win the war on terror and make America safer, stronger, and more certain of its future. This report (1) assesses the evolving U.S. national strategy for Iraq and (2) evaluates whether the NSVI and its supporting documents address the desirable characteristics of an effective national strategy developed by GAO in previous work. In this report, the NSVI and supporting documents are collectively referred to as the U.S. strategy for Iraq."
Date: July 11, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: June 6, 2011 (open access)

Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: June 6, 2011

Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan held June 6, 2011 in Washington, D.C. This hearing includes testimony from Ambassador Patrick Kennedy on the Department of State's response to the Commission's second interim report to Congress. Other topics discussed include contingency contracting in the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review and the transition of responsibilities in Iraq from the Department of Defense to the Department of State.
Date: June 11, 2011
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11 (open access)

The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11

this report provides information about the Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11.
Date: April 11, 2008
Creator: Amy, Belsaco
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Congressional Authority to Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq. July 2007 (open access)

Congressional Authority to Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq. July 2007

This report provides background, discussing constitutional provisions allocating war powers between Congress and the President, and presenting a historical overview of relevant court cases.
Date: July 11, 2007
Creator: Elsea, Jennifer K.; Nicola, Thomas J. & Garcia, Micheal J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments (open access)

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since 2001, Congress has appropriated nearly $700 billion for the global war on terrorism. The majority of these funds have supported U.S. efforts in Iraq. Congressional oversight is crucial to improve performance, ensure accountability, and protect U.S. programs from fraud, waste, and abuse. Since 2003, GAO has issued nearly 130 Iraq-related reports and testimonies. This testimony addresses (1) factors contributing to poor contracting outcomes and accountability, (2) long-standing issues in the Department of Defense's (DOD) management and oversight of contractors supporting deployed forces, and (3) efforts to improve the capacity of the Iraqi government. GAO reviewed U.S. agency documents and interviewed officials from State, DOD, and other agencies; the United Nations (UN); and the Iraqi government. We also made multiple trips to Iraq."
Date: March 11, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: April 11, 2011 (open access)

Transcript of Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan Hearing: April 11, 2011

Transcript of a public hearing held by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq & Afghanistan held April 11, 2011 in Washington, D.C. This hearing includes an examination of the role of NGOs in the development of nations in a wartime environment. Testimony was received from four witnesses representing NGOs.
Date: April 11, 2011
Creator: CQ Transcriptions
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces (open access)

Iraq Casualties: U.S. Military Forces and Iraqi Civilians, Police, and Security Forces

This report presents U.S. military casualties as well as governmental and nongovernmental estimates of Iraqi civilian, police, and security forces casualties.
Date: June 11, 2010
Creator: Fischer, Hannah
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals and Overcome Challenges (open access)

Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals and Overcome Challenges

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In November 2005, the National Security Council (NSC) issued the National Strategy for Victory in Iraq (NSVI) to clarify the President's strategy for achieving U.S. political, security, and economic goals in Iraq. The U.S. goal is to establish a peaceful, stable, and secure Iraq. In addition, in June 2006, the administration issued a fact sheet at Camp David discussing current progress and goals in Iraq. This testimony (1) discusses the extent to which the NSVI and its supporting documents address the six characteristics of an effective national strategy, and (2) assesses how security, political, and economic factors will affect achieving the U.S. strategy for Iraq. In this testimony, the NSVI and supporting documents are collectively referred to as the U.S. strategy for Iraq."
Date: July 11, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Options (open access)

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Options

This report discusses the political environment in Iraq and its implications on U.S. policy. Much of the debate over U.S. policy toward Iran has centered on the nature of the current regime. Some experts believe that Iran, a country of almost 70 million people, is a threat to U.S. interests because hardliners in Iran’s regime dominate and set a policy direction intended to challenge U.S. influence and allies in the region. President Bush, in his January 29, 2002, State of the Union message, labeled Iran part of an “axis of evil” along with Iraq and North Korea.
Date: September 11, 2006
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight (open access)

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The federal government, including the Department of Defense (DOD), is increasingly relying on contractors to carry out its missions. Governmentwide spending on contractor services has more than doubled in the last 10 years. DOD has used contractors extensively to support troops deployed abroad. The department recently estimated the number of contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan to be about 196,000. DOD also relies heavily on contractors for various aspects of weapon system logistics support. While contractors, when properly used, can play an important role in helping agencies accomplish their missions, GAO has identified long-standing problems regarding the appropriate role and management of contractors, particularly at DOD. This testimony highlights the challenges federal agencies face related to the increased reliance on contractors and the specific challenges DOD has had in managing its increased reliance on contractors who support deployed troops and who provide logistics support for weapons systems. This testimony also highlights some of the recommendations GAO has made over the past several years to improve DOD's management and oversight of contractors, as well as DOD's actions in response to those recommendations."
Date: March 11, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs (open access)

FY2010 Supplemental for Wars, Disaster Assistance, Haiti Relief, and Other Programs

This report discusses the $64 billion in requested supplemental appropriations for FY2010, which includes $2.8 billion for Haiti earthquake-related reconstruction and foreign aid and $243 million for activities related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and more.
Date: June 11, 2010
Creator: Belasco, Amy; Else, Daniel H.; Lindsay, Bruce R.; Margesson, Rhoda; Nakamura, Kennon H. & Taft-Morales, Maureen
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. The Navy's IW and CT activities pose a number of potential oversight issues for Congress, including the definition of Navy IW activities, specific Navy IW budget priorities, and how much emphasis to place on IW and CT activities in future Navy budgets. Congress' decisions regarding Navy IW and CT operations can affect Navy operations and funding requirements, and the implementation of the nation's overall IW and CT strategies.
Date: April 11, 2011
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy (open access)

Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy

Because of its location and close cooperation with the United States, Kuwait is central to U.S. efforts to remain engaged in the northern Persian Gulf region following the completion of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq at the end of 2011. Kuwait's ruling elites have been in a power struggle for nearly six years, but Kuwait has not faced the mass popular unrest that other governments throughout the Middle East have faced in 2011-2012.This report discusses Kuwait's relations with other countries in the Middle East.
Date: April 11, 2012
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library