Christina

Project on Defense Alternatives,
Iraq War Withdrawal and Exit Plans

"Quickly, Carefully, and Generously:The Necessary
Steps for a Responsible Withdrawal from Iraq":

To make its intentions clear prior to withdrawal:
1. Utilize UN mandates rather than bilateral
US- Iraqi security agreements which focus on
international participation in Iraqi reconstruction
efforts
2. Announce a timetable for withdrawal
3. Correspond with Iraq's neighbors to make it
understood that they should take part in reconstruction
efforts. These neighbors include Syria, Iran, Jordan,
Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

With regard to security:
1. Identify and fortify likely hotbeds of action during
the transitional period.
2. Support the UN in organizing and funding a UN
peacekeeping force for when the US makes its
formal withdrawal
3. "Assist the UN and donor states in creating
disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration
programs."

With regard to economic and humanitarian issues:
1. "Cease pressure on Iraq to open up its oil sector"
2. Provide Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon financial aid
earmarked for Iraqi refugees, support a plan to fund
the resettlement of refugees in other countries
3. Donate to an Iraq Development Fund in which Iraqis
engage in rebuilding & public works efforts for pay.
4. Strengthen Iraqi NGOs, especially women's groups.