Iraqi Security Forces after U.S. Troop Withdrawal: An Iraqi Perspective

Authors

Najim Abed Al-Jabouri

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Description

Recent U.S. assessments of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) have shown a slow but constant improvement in overall performance and combat capability, but have noted the continuing destructive effect of political influence on the forces. Major challenges remain, including corruption, weak rule of law, overlap in responsibilities, sectarianism, logistical deficiencies, and the lack of professionalism. Despite the overall improvement in the Iraqi forces, as recently as March 2009 the Department of Defense (DOD) reported that they are incapable of operating independently.¹

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

8-2009

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Recommended Citation

Al-Jabouri, Najim Abed, "Iraqi Security Forces after U.S. Troop Withdrawal: An Iraqi Perspective" (2009). Strategic Forums. 45.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/45