If the United States and its allies, if any, once again target the civilian infrastructure of Iraq in the gross terms which were done in 1991, then the population of Iraq will see us as their enemies, and we will have earned their hatred.

The stakes for a successful transition to a democratic regime in Iraq have never been higher. The post-war requirements to replace Saddam Hussein with a representative democracy and assure long-term stability and democratic peace in the region are significant. Policymakers, defense analysts, and foreign policy specialists must consider a host...

This release lists AEI commentary and analysis of events in Iraq leading up to war, what we can expect after, and the prospects for democratization.

While the stunning military victory in Iraq is undeniable, questions have been raised about U.S. planning for post-Saddam Iraq. Concerns regarding security arrangements and the economy remain unresolved. What must the United States do to establish rule of law? What groups are working to destabilize Iraq? Why has an...

After almostfifteen months of formal occupation, Iraqis have resumed sovereignty and control over their own destiny.

Part II of Michael Rubin's review essay on literature about the war in Iraq.