Current Strategy in Iraq
See Frederick Kagan's testimony to Congress on current Iraq strategy. He makes it clear that we are in the second phase of a three phase operation. The first phase was the surge in Baghdad and the establishment of outposts deep in what is considered to be enemy territory. The second phase is ongoing - Operation Phantom Thunder - which is aimed at disrupting Al Qaeda in the outer belts around Baghdad. The heaviest action is in Baquba, capital of the Diyala province which lies northeast of Baghdad. The third phase will be a clear and hold operation in Baghdad in late July or early August.Therefore, pronouncing the new strategy a failure is foolish and shortsighted. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
posted by JM @ 6:30 PM
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