This report analyzes the ability of Iraq to enforce its anticorruption laws. It seeks

to provide a snapshot of Iraq’s institutions created to fight corruption, the ability of the

United States Government to support capacity building, and catalogue those actions

which would provide an indication of the Iraqi will to take on the often painful reality of

prosecuting ones political supporters.

It must be acknowledged that the enforcement of anticorruption laws is only a

part of the anticorruption effort. Also included as a vital part are civil society efforts,

transparency efforts, accountability efforts, economic reform, and public education.

These essential programs are not within the scope of this report.