Iraq In Transition Report

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Iraq in Transition: US Transition Plans and Aid
Anthony H. Cordesman Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy
August 2, 2011

US Transition to State Department- Led Strategic Partnership with Iraq

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US Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan: 2001-2011

Source: Amy Belasco, The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11, CRS, RL33110, March 29, 2011

CBO Estimate of Iraqi War Costs to US: FY2001-FY2011
160 140

120

100

80

60

40

20

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FY01 Total Other Aid & Dipl. ISF Military Ops *0 0 0 0 0

FY02 *0 0 0 0 0

FY03 *54 * 3 0 51

FY04 *90 15 5 70

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