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(printable PDF version)<\/a> (HTML version)<\/a> (summary)<\/a> by Carl Conetta. PDA Briefing Report #17<\/em>, January 2005. Problems of bias, insecurity, and voter confusion have undermined the democratic value of the election. Nonetheless, it will win greater international legitimacy for the US mission and enable more vigorous counter-insurgency operations. US withdrawal will not soon occur. The memo examines likely electoral outcomes and the factors shaping the new Iraqi government. An addendum summarizes Iraqi public opinion regarding the occupation and US forces.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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