Understanding Conditions in Iraq After the Surge

Robert Behrman, October 13, 2008 

4:30pm - Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall 

This lecture presents a description on the political, social, economic, and security situation in Iraq from firsthand involvement and experience.  It describes some of the complexities affecting American reconstruction efforts, Iraq political and social reconciliation, and security development.  This lecture is intended to present background and firsthand information on the country that is difficult to learn without personal experience in the country, but is essential for understanding the news, developments, and decisions that affect that country.