Number: RL32068
Title: An Enhanced European Role in Iraq?
Authors: Paul Gallis, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The Bush Administration wishes NATO countries to send forces to Iraq to reduce the demands on U.S. forces, and to spread the costs of stabilization and reconstruction. Key allies acknowledge the possibility of a NATO role, but first wish to see a new U.N. mandate and greater sharing of decision-making with both the U.N. and the allies. Some other allies appear to reject involvement in a U.S.-led force, as a NATO force would be, and prefer a force with a substantial U.N. role.
Pages: 12
Date: Updated October 9, 2003