National Strategy for Victory in Iraq
National Security Council November 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary - 1
PART I - Strategic Overview
Victory in Iraq Defined - 3
Victory in Iraq is a Vital U.S. Interest - 4
The Benefits of Victory in Iraq - 4
The Consequences of Failure - 5
Our Enemies and Their Goals - 6
The Strategy of Our Enemies - 7
Our Strategy for Victory is Clear - 7
A. The Political Track (Isolate, Engage, Build)
B. The Security Track (Clear, Hold, Build)
C. The Economic Track (Restore, Reform, Build)
This Strategy is Integrated, and its Elements are Mutually Reinforcing - 9
Victory Will Take Time - 10
Why Our Strategy Is (and Must Be) Conditions-Based - 11
Our Strategy Tracks and Measures Progress - 12
PART II Strategy in Detail
The Political Track in Detail - 14
The Security Track in Detail - 18
The Economic Track in Detail - 22
Organization for Victory - 25
APPENDIX - The Eight Pillars
Pillar 1 - Defeat the Terrorists and Neutralize the Insurgency - 28
Pillar 2 - Transition Iraq to Security Self-Reliance - 29
Pillar 3 - Help Iraqis Forge a National Compact for Democratic Government - 30
Pillar 4 - Help Iraq Build Government Capacity and Provide Essential Services - 31
Pillar 5 - Help Iraq Strengthen Its Economy - 32
Pillar 6 - Help Iraq Strengthen the Rule of Law and Promote Civil Rights - 33
Pillar 7 - Increase International Support for Iraq - 34
Pillar 8 - Strengthen Public Understanding of Coalition Efforts and Public Isolation of the Insurgents - - 35
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