After Saddam
Subtitle: prewar planning and the occupation of Iraq
By: Nora Bensahel ... [et al.].
Contributors: Bensahel, Nora, 1971-
Publisher: Rand
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780833044587
Subjects: Iraq War, 2003-; Military planning -- United States; Postwar reconstruction -- Iraq; Insurgency -- Iraq; National security -- Iraq; Coalition Provisional Authority
Description: This monograph examines prewar planning efforts for the reconstruction of postwar Iraq. It then examines the role of U.S. military forces after major combat officially ended on May 1, 2003, through June 2004. Finally, it examines civilian efforts at reconstruction, focusing on the activities of the Coalition Provisional Authority and its efforts to rebuild structures of governance, security forces, economic policy, and essential services.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.