National Strategy for Victory in Iraq explained

The National Strategy for Victory in Iraq is a document by the United States National Security Council which articulated the strategy of the United States President, in 2003, and provided an update on progress in various challenges and conflicts, notably Iraq.

On February 26, 2003, President George W. Bush stated,

(italics in original)

Stages

Short termIraq needs to

• progress in fighting terrorists
• meet political milestones
• build democratic institutions
• foster the growing security forces.

Medium termIraq is in the lead

• defeating terrorists
• providing its own security
• fostering the constitutional government
• beginning economic development

Longer termIraq should strive for being

• peaceful
• united
• stable
• secure
• integrated into the international community
• a full partner in the global War on Terrorism.

See also

• Reconstruction of Iraq

External links

• "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq: Helping the Iraqi People Defeat the Terrorists and Build an Inclusive Democratic State". Also in PDF.