02962nam 2200625 a 450 991014002360332120200520144314.00-8330-4799-X(CKB)1000000000817543(EBL)475035(OCoLC)428954307(SSID)ssj0000344536(PQKBManifestationID)12099480(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000344536(PQKBWorkID)10307010(PQKB)11024144(MiAaPQ)EBC475035(EXLCZ)99100000000081754320090721d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrWithdrawing from Iraq alternative schedules, associated risks, and mitigating strategies /Walter L. Perry ... [et al.]Santa Monica, CA RAND/National Defense Research Institute20091 online resource (207 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8330-4772-8 Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-166).Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Drawdown Scheduling; Chapter 3 - Logistics Factors and Constraints Affecting the Drawdown; Chapter 4 - Internal Security and Stability; Chapter 5 - Regional Effects; Chapter 6 - Risk Mitigation; Chapter 7 - Conclusion; Appendix A - The Study's Legislative Background; Appendix B - Drawdown of Remaining Forces; Appendix C - Economic and Advisory Issues Involved in a Drawdown ofU.S. Forces from Iraq; BibliographyIn studying the withdrawal from Iraq, RAND assessed logistical constraints, trends in insurgent activity, the readiness of Iraqi security forces, and implications for the size of the residual U.S. force and for security in Iraq and the region. This report presents alternative schedules: one consistent with the Obama administration's intentions, one somewhat slower, and another faster. It also identifies steps to alleviate constraints and risks.Iraq War, 2003-2011PeacePostwar reconstructionIraqDisengagement (Military science)Peace-buildingIraqInternal securityIraqUnited StatesMilitary relationsIraqIraqMilitary relationsUnited StatesIraqPolitics and government2003-United StatesMilitary policyIraq War, 2003-2011Peace.Postwar reconstructionDisengagement (Military science)Peace-buildingInternal security956.7044/31Perry Walt L904735MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910140023603321Withdrawing from Iraq2869452UNINA