Based on a number of interviews with military officers in Iraq, I have compiled a strategic update on the situation post-Surge. You can read the summary, the whole analysis, or the transcripts of the interviews if you prefer to make up your own mind.
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How can we read all the details when there are still bloggers talking about Sarah! ??
The strategic update was excellent -- I didn't go for the details. Focus on agriculture was particularly interesting. When will Iraqi pistacios compete with Iranian ones on the European market?
The summary didn't mention the Kurds, the 1/3 issue with less progress. One of the main sticky issues.