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Iraq and the Future of Stability and Reconstruction Operations

July 15, 2009
Stuart Bowen

The Atlantic Council's International Security Program hosted Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, for a discussion about the lessons learned in Iraq by the U.S. and allies on the future of stability and reconstruction operations.

Following an introduction from Atlantic Council International Advisory Board chairman Brent Scowcroft, Bowen offered suggestions for reform within the U.S. government and interagency drawing on experiences in Iraq.  Frank Kramer, Vice Chair of the Atlantic Council, also discussed how the U.S. can improve cooperation with its international partners in stability and reconstruction operations.  Fred Kempe, President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, moderated the following Q&A session.

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