The New Reality in Iraq (The Wall Street Journal)
July 16, 2008 - Kimberly Kagan![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/iraqwithdrawal_2.jpg?itok=kTwRyAFw)
The most important objectives of the surge have been accomplished in Iraq. We have an extraordinary – but fleeting – opportunity to advance America's security and regional stability.