Iraq Reports
Iraq – angry hearts and angry minds ICOS has maintained an operational base in the southern provinces of Afghanistan since 2004. Initially aimed at providing a firsthand view of the burgeoning opium trade, this local presence in Kandahar and Helmand has enabled us to develop an expertise in many of the issues associated with poppy cultivation. A particular area of focus has been the resurgence of the Taliban, the … More 
Winning over Angry Young Men is key to enduring stability in Iraq, says ICOS26 June 2008 Winning over Angry Young Men is key to enduring stability in Iraq, says ICOS ‘Door Number Three’ required in Iraq – current ‘stay or go’ debate needs to be discarded Job Surge and Democracy Surge necessary to enfranchise young men in Iraq LONDON – In a new report titled ‘Iraq: Angry Hearts and Angry Minds’, ICOS on Thursday called for a reengineering of the international community’s mechanisms … More |