The State of Iraq: An Update

Brooking Institution analysts Adriana Lins de Albuquerque, Micahel O'Hanlon and Amy Unikewicz write in the New York Times (registration required) that “Iraqis remain divided in their views toward the United States. Many are grateful that the American-led coalition overthrew Saddam Hussein but resentful about much that has happened since…While there is no overwhelming pressure for an immediate withdrawal of coalition forces from the public or major political leaders, surveys suggest that the Iraqis are eager to begin discussing a responsible exit strategy.” The survey was undertaken before the January 30th elections in Iraq.

Urmee Khan