July 28, 2008

This issue examined the shifting dynamics in Iraq as violence declined and political maneuvering took center stage. Kimberly Kagan's cover story analyzed how improved security conditions were giving way to complex political struggles among Iraqi factions. The issue also featured Andrew Ferguson's piece on "The Perils of Honesty," rounding out a edition that looked at both international affairs and domestic political themes during the 2008 election cycle.