CCC Forum: War with Iraq—Problems and Prospects

The Center for Contemporary Conflict convened a forum on February 13, 2003 on the topic "War with Iraq: Problems and Prospects." The forum featured presentations by three professors in the National Security Affairs Department.

Removal of Saddam: End of an Era

Professor James Russell presented remarks on the topic: "Removal of Saddam: End of An Era." Professor Russell argued that the removal of Saddam will represent, in effect, the crumbling of the Berlin Wall in the Middle East and Persian Gulf, unleashing forces that will pose a variety of strategic challenges to the United States and the international community. A revised version of Professor Russell's remarks are available as a CCC

Post-Conflict Iraq: Prospects and Problems

Professor Karen Guttieri delivered remarks on "Post Conflict Reconstruction in Iraq." Professor Guttieri addressed the challenges facing the United States as it seeks to formulate a coherent strategy for rebuilding the country into some sort of workable political entity. A revised version of Professor Guttieri's remarks are available as a CCC

Democracy in Iraq?

Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi discussed "Prospects for Democracy in Iraq," drawing on his extensive contacts with Iraqis inside the country as well as dissident groups located elsewhere. A revised version of Professor Al-Marashi's remarks are available as a CCC