The Future of Iraq: “Five years after the U.S.-led invasion to oust Saddam Hussein, the debate on how the United States should proceed in the divided nation is as heated as ever. Although violence has declined, the U.S. military remains in a fight for peace and stability, while a divided Iraqi government has failed to reconcile crucial political and economic issues. Meanwhile, the U.S. public remains skeptical of any long-term commitment in Iraq. Brookings scholars continue to examine the facts, the politics and the possible solutions.”