How to Redeploy from Iraq Quickly and Safely

August 11, 2008, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's recent call for a phased U.S. troop withdrawal presents an opportunity for the United States to reclaim the strategic initiative in Iraq and the Middle East by beginning a responsible redeployment of U.S. troops. Yet there remains significant disagreement and confusion concerning the time necessary to withdraw all U.S. forces from Iraq.

On August 11, The Center for American Progress will host an event to release an updated version of "How to Redeploy: Implementing a Responsible Drawdown of U.S. Forces from Iraq." The report, which takes into account recent developments on the ground, will demonstrate that an orderly and safe withdrawal of all U.S. forces is best achieved over an 8- to 10-month period. Please join CAP for a discussion of this report's recommendations.