The future of Iraq's defence spending and procurement
In March 2003 a US-led coalition invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein's regime. The coalition subsequently assumed responsibility for administering Iraq, promising that the country would be transformed into a democracy. Sovereignty was restored to the Iraqi Interim Government when the occupation formally ended on 28 June 2004. However, the hope that this would restore stability was not realised and a bloody insurgency developed. The insurgency has ensued, mainly pursued by Sunni insurgents against Shia targets and the US-led coalition. But since the US launched its 'surge' policy in mid-2007 - bringing an additional 20,000 troops into Baghdad and Al-Anbar province - violence has been at a less intensive level.
The December 2008 agreement that all US forces shall withdraw from all Iraqi territory no later than 31 December 2011, however, poses clear implications for Iraq's future security environment and raises questions around the capabilities and equipment requirements of its armed forces.
In this Jane's online seminar, analysts from across IHS' security, economic and energy domain expertise, will assess the factors that will shape Iraq's future security.
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