Measuring Stability And Security In Iraq Report To Congress In Accordance With The Department Of Defense Appropriations Act 2007 Section 9010 Public Law 109 289 PDF Download

This report to Congress includes specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq, as directed in Section 9010, DoD Defense Appropriations Act 2007. This is the sixth in a series of reports on this subject. The goal of U.S. engagement in Iraq is a united, stable, democratic, and secure nation, where Iraqis have the institutions and resources they need to govern themselves and to provide security for their country. The metrics discussed in this report measure progress toward and setbacks from this goal and help illuminate the challenges. Although the U.S. goal remains constant, the ways and means used to achieve the goal have changed and will continue to change to adapt to a shifting situation. The United States and its Coalition partners remain committed to assist the Iraqi people to take over full responsibility for their country. Ultimately, success in these efforts lies with the Iraqi people. The period covered in this report (August 12, 2006 to November 10, 2006) saw incremental progress in the Government of Iraq's willingness and ability to take over responsibility, to build institutions, and to deliver essential services. This progress is notable given the escalating violence in some of Iraq's more populous regions and the tragic loss of civilian life at the hands of terrorists and other extremists. To counter this violence, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) have assumed more leadership in counterinsurgency and law enforcement operations as they approach completion of the programmed goals for training and equipping. The Government of Iraq has identified future security requirements and is working, both independently and with the United States, to program additional security resources. The international community also is responding to its role in Iraq's peaceful development, as evidenced by recent United Nations Security Council resolutions and regional engagement initiatives.