Iraqi Ministry of Interior Forces: A Case Study to Examine Their Likely Effectiveness When the United States and Coalition Forces Depart

摘要

An examination of ethnic demography, historical governments, political parties, force structure, organizational structure, and partnership efforts within the Iraqi Ministry of Interior leads to several recommendations that, if followed, would provide permanent security and stability to the nation. These recommendations must be seriously considered as the United States and its coalition partners assist the nation of Iraq in its transformation to a democracy. This thesis examines the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and its ongoing efforts to provide internal security to the nation without discrimination with regard to ethnicity, religious beliefs, or political ties. The reformation of the nation requires the Ministry of Interior to recruit, vet, and develop an adequate police force to secure the nation during this extremely complex insurgency. This police force must be able to unify ethnic factions and protect and serve all the people of Iraq. The author presents recommendations that would provide rigidity to a fragile Iraqi police infrastructure. If implemented, these recommendations would enhance the Ministry of Interior's ability to effectively govern, secure, and police the nation and provide the stability and reconstruction operations (SRO) that are so sorely needed.