by Charles
[Updated at the end]
Last January, I wrote that I would give the surge ’til November (later changed to year end), and if there was no discernible progress, I would opt for Plan B, which would be an orderly, phased unilateral withdrawal of American forces. From what I’ve seen, I think we should stick with Plan A. December was another month of low civilian casualties…
…and the three month moving average also illustrates this favorable trend.
And military casualties are following that trend as well.
The improved security situation has contributed to higher oil production. Also surging is confidence in the Iraq economy. Last month, in its report to Congress, the Dept. of Defense summarized the situation, and following are some excerpts:
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