The mixed performance of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq in 2003–04 has been documented in great detail. Do United Nations administrations work better? What is the best possible outcome that can be hoped for in any such stabilization and reconstruction effort? What might the international community do differently in...

America's complete withdrawal of its troops from Iraq is a tragic mistake. It jeopardises the gains made by President Bush's (and Tony Blair's) eminently correct 2003 decision to overthrow Saddam Hussein, and risks the broader Middle East falling into chaos.

Should the U.S. government talk to terrorist groups? Freelance foreign affairs analyst Perry offers a resounding "yes." His argument, however, is based on a specious reading of recent events in Iraq, which he then extrapolates to other violent players in the Middle East.

As the June 30 deadline for the transfer of sovereignty approaches, there are more questions than answers about who will rule Iraq. Dickering for leadership of the interim government continues, and UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi's choice will be certain to displease some inside Iraq. In addition, uncertainties remain about control...

Meant as a humanitarian program to support the war-weary people of Iraq, The UN Oil-for-Food program came to symbolize not only Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's antipathy to his own people, but also UN administrators' venality and corruption.

The first post-Saddam school year is nearing an end in Iraq, and while textbooks have been edited to remove the most egregious of the regime’s lies, much more must be done to provide a foundation for Iraqi democracy. The challenge is enormous: how to introduce critical thought? Liberal arts? Fact-based...

General Jassim Saleh’s triumphant march through the streets of Fallujah seemed eerily reminiscent of the Saddam Hussein era, casting a shadow over Coalition Provisional Authority efforts to prepare for the transfer of sovereignty on June 30. Meanwhile, responsible Shi’ite leaders have expressed concern about the intentions of UN envoy Lakhdar...

AEI’s next Black Coffee Briefing will take place on Tuesday, December 2. Bernard Kerik-former interim interior minister of Iraq and senior policy adviser to L. Paul Bremer, the U.S. presidential envoy and administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq-will deliver a keynote address. Mr. Kerik will speak about his...