What the so-called Study Group are doing in Iraq and what are the reasons for it?

Answer 1

They only spent 4 days there, and didnt even leave the green zone.
Troops have been laughing about that, as well as myself. Ollie North said it was just 79 ways to expand the green zone.

Answer 2

this is ur answer dear!
The Iraq Study Group will make a forward-looking, independent assessment of the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq and how that affects the surrounding region as well as U.S. interests.

The study group will examine four broad topics:

the strategic environment in and around Iraq;
the security of Iraq and key challenges to enhancing security within the country;
political developments within Iraq following the elections and formation of the new government;
and the economy and reconstruction.
The effort is being undertaken at the urging of several members of Congress and the White House welcomes it. A final report will be released to the Congress, the White House, and the public at the conclusion of this effort.


Members and Participating Organizations
Leadership of the group will be provided by two distinguished co-chairs: James A. Baker, III, former secretary of state and honorary chairman of the Baker Institute, and Lee H. Hamilton, former congressman and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

The balance of the bipartisan group will be comprised of Americans who have distinguished themselves in service to their nation: Robert M. Gates, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Edwin Meese III, Sandra Day O'Connor, Leon E. Panetta, William J. Perry, Charles S. Robb, and Alan K. Simpson.

The members of the study group will consult with members of Congress and others, including four working groups of experts and a group of retired military officers. The four working groups will be comprised of experts from private industry and leading policy and academic institutions.

you can find more details on ISG in www.usip.org

Answer 3

I think they are looking for ways that the US can extricate itself from iraq without losing face