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Current Issues Briefing
The U.S. Mission in Iraq After June 30
Views from State and Defense
President Bush addresses the media during a 2003 Cabinet meeting at the White House.
(Courtesy: White House) |
Date:
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Time:
10:00–11:30 AM
Location:
U.S. Institute of Peace
1200 17th St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Directions
As the transfer of sovereignty to an Iraqi government approaches, so too does transfer of responsibilities to the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
- What changes? What doesn't?
- How will a smooth transition be ensured?
- How will the embassy be organized?
- How will diplomatic and military functions be coordinated?
- What roles will the Department of Defense (DoD) continue to play?
- What will the impact be on contractors and NGOs working in Iraq?
- What are the longer-term prospects for the U.S. presence in Iraq?
Moderated by Institute president Richard H. Solomon, this event was webcast live by the Institute on May 19, 2004 and the presentations were followed by questions from the floor.
Speakers
- Frank Ricciardone
Coordinator for Iraq Transition, U.S. State Department
- Mick Kicklighter
Director, Iraq Transition Team, U.S. Department of Defense
Moderator
- Richard H. Solomon
President, U.S. Institute of Peace
Related Institute Resources
Focus on Iraq
Collection of Institute Resources on Iraq
Publications
Establishing the Rule of Law in Iraq
(Special Report, April 2003)
After Saddam Hussein: Winning a Peace If It Comes to War
(Special Report, February 2003)
Other Resources
Kirkuk: A Potential Iraq Hot Spot Needs U.S. Attention Now
(Institute Newsbyte, March 2003)
Humanitarian Responses to a War in Iraq
(Summary and Archived Audio)
Sectarian Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Iraq
(Summary and Archived Audio)
Iraq Web Links
(Annotated Web Links)
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