PAPERS FROM FRANK MILLER, NSC, REGARDING PRINCIPALS COMMITTEE MEETING ON 11 MARCH 2003.

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Papers from Frank Miller, NSC, regarding Principals Committee Meeting on 11 March 2003.
Date: 10 March 2003
Received in DAC: 11 March 2003
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Termination'era ii
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Overview
Purpose, Summary and Recommendation
Purpose:
� Establish criteria to guide and inform a decision to declare
"Liberation" and "Conflict Termination" in Iraq
to facilitate development of:supporting policies and strategies,
Bottom Line:
� Liberation refers to particular Iraqi ten-itories, and
� Conflict terminationi refers to thet country of Iraq as a whole.
Declaring "liberation' of controlled areas of Iraq
prior to conflict termination
may help set the stage for post-conflict cooperation.
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Background
Strategic Goals and Objectives
DoD
7 Mar 03
US Objectives in Iraq: (Strategic Aims = "Winning the Peace")
� Free Iraq in order to:
� Eliminate Iraqi WMD, means of delivery and associated programs.
� Cut Iraqi links to and sponsorship of international terrorism.
� End Iraqi threats to neighbors.
� Maintain :Iraq's unity and territorial' integrity:
� Liberate Iraqi people from tyranny and assist in creating
society based on mOderation, pluralism, and democratic ;institutions.
Objectives &If:ant-(War Aims = 'Winning the Warr)
� Destroy Itaqi'WMD capability and infrastructure.
� Destroy terrotigt networks 111 Ithf Gather intelligence on global "terrorism,,
detain terrorists and war criminals, and free individuals unjustly detained
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under the Iraqi regime.
� Protect allies and supporters from Iraqi threats and attacks.
� Destabilize, isolate, add, Overthrow Iraqi regime and provide support
to new broad-based government.
� Support international efforts to set conditiOns for long-term stability
in Iraq and the region.
� Planning Order
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Stages of Success
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- Regime loses control and coalition gains control of
-geographical region '(e4.g. Iraqi ProVince).
All organized resistance ends
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-'Stabilize and initiate recovery.
*-00erate against pockets of resistan
- Transition to civilian authority.
Achieve Strategic Objectives
� Declare "Liberation"
of local area c�r Province
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Determination and Criteria for Declaring
Conflict Termination
DoD
7 Mar 03
�PeOcess. Ot.tteclarillgs.�Oonflict:-OrminationTpquita
�assessm�of certain facts and a Presidential
determination
iGeneral 'criteria include':
'*-M11ita:6,"'oblettives`met n e mjf�rces d eteate
�U.S.;/Coalition -strategic objectives 'met
�Cbmplete replaCement ofiold regime.throughout entire
country
*Functioning, properly constituted governmental authority
� compatible with U.S ./Coalition "Strategic Objectives"
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Process of
Conflict Termination
� Conflict termination is pbased process
�)rifst step,''detNithirie that militar
establish occupation force in Iraq
�OccupatiOn is a continuation of rnijita
Occupation 090s include:
*Satisfying strategic objectives
*Establishing and maintaining stability
*Meeting humanitarian needs of 'Iraqis
*Establishing basic governmental functions under complete
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Process of
Conflict Termination
�Next step, at appropriate time, establish Interim
Authority
Occupat01,..:p.popp:u-6�U.S./Coalition forces remain,
SICoalitiOn.,!OntroVovergovernmOntalJunctions,
relinquithed incrementally ("crawl walk, run")
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4ASS M OtiOn .governmental fUnetito $ by Interim .Authority
expedited through close cOotdination between Interim
Authority andOffice of Reconstruction and Humanitarian
Assistance
�U.S./Coalition retain veto power over Interim Authority
actions throughout transition from occupied state to fully
functioning, peaceful member of international community
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Legal instruments of
Conflict Termination
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�Conflict termination process proceeds along agreed upon path
�Various models available: cease-fire, truce, and armistice
�All include terms and conditions governing parties' actions.,
�AgreeMerit with a properly constituted interim,Ira
option for initial transitional phase of ,conflict termination.
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�Recognition of no Interim Authority jurisdiction over U.S /Coalition
personnel, contractors, or operations for criminal, claims; 6.1. Other
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�Basic human rights for all Iraqis
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Legal instruments of
Conflict Termination cont'd
DoD
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� Final step is peace treaty or similar document
� Represents the legal termination of the war.
� Establishes state of peace
Restores normal international rights and duties between nations;
� Governs return-Of 'EPWs
� 'EndS'.0C,Upat.ib,n.
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� Effectively ends veto power over Iraqi governmental actions
� Establishes conditions for reparations etc.
� Requires Presidential determination that conflict
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ORGANIZATIONAL �TRUCEURE FOR THE FINAICIAL SECTOR
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ISSUE: How will financial sectorpoliaes managee,
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In order to coordinate effqcfively'.amont th'e 'Finat;b:9 Ministry, Central Bank and Iraq's 11
financial institutions andens*.financlahstability during the interim period, there may be value
in appointing a Financial Sector'. Administrator (either an indivictpal of stature or a small group)
to report to the Civil Administrator (c4)-i Such a person prtgrotikwould promote consistency in
financial policies, enhance internaticfnal:anWregional finiaidial Credibility; and set in motion
financial policies to support longer-term, mark' et-oriented'Pgrowgi The Financial Administrator
could be appointed for a limited period of tune, until financial dedibility is established. An
important issue is how such an individual or group would relatAo the CA and to the Iraqi
Interim Authority (HA).
Option 1 Stand-alone FinancialAdnitnistraierts0 (See Chart 1)
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Pros: Helps reduce burden co, the, CA; WitkresPect to. egt4ancial sector policies and
allows CA to focus on security, politcaI sQclatnd cither'edonomic issues;
Provides critical robbrdinitio4 ainoni finance mi4istry, central bank and financial
institutions; , .
Enhances pro e a strator;
.." itid .911hiabiliti;ottijeAdin4i
Creates just one line of cOrniaunical494 t9. the CA;instead of three individual lines
from finance ministr5r, Central bank indtinanCiat institutions,
Comparable tb the approach plan:leaf for theoil sector, and
Would help establish appropriate institutional roles between key financial sector
institutions to create foundation for anaarket economy.
Cons. May be difficult to fine! ,a.suitable candidate to fill position,
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An individual or group_with such responsibilities ma' 7y be difIcillt for CA to
manage; and
Could create an additional element of coMpl'exiir in the overall administration qf
post-conflict Iraq.
Option 2: Finance Administrators integratedinuplinancfal institutions. Place Financial
Administrator In Finatsee'.21finistiy.r Central Bank Administrator in Central
Bank, and Bank R4silatorto manage AtiatiCiatinstitutians. (See Chart 2)
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Pros: Enhances credibility of policies inatitution;
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Could last for,i...limited twiod of tin!e;-.an
Establishes of-coinm. uniclatiori frqiii CA to finance ministry, central
bank and financiat inst4uti9n.?.
Cons., Does not necessarlix chtianc.e;finanqa1cied1liIity outside of theministries;
Could be more diffitult to coordinate finAncial s4'Oof policies quickly in case of
crisis;
Could result in tlireC.coMpetiiiiPemonalitiet working at cross-purposes;
Creates three line's of communication to the CA *stead ofjUst one;
Reducing profile may nialie' it nioredifficult to attract three People of world-class
stature; and
May create Vonflictiwithin each inst:Httition betwCen the Administrator, Senior
Adviser, and laqi"-Deputy first Minister.
Option 3: No Financial Adin6lisirobites)� tise Plan'heing developed for other ministries.
Pros- May be sufficient to use technical adVitots in'the.ministries'to implement policies.
Cons: Responsibilityfor." the financial sector is'�ersed,
Quick policy response to financiakkssyeamay be sacrificed;
Technical advisors within each finance ministry may not be able to manage all
aspects of running a ministry;
CA may not be able io 'vdeVote dine to coordinating critical financial decisions to
avoid financial chaos; and
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International and regional financial Credibility May not be established.
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Organizational Structure for the Financial Sector.
Option 1
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Treasury Senior Advisor
to provide policy advice
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implementation of pOiiciell
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Treasury senior Advisor
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Organizational Structure for the Financial Sector
Option 2
Council of Advisors
Iraqis (expats and
locals) to advise �
on finanCial sector
Policies
CIVIL ADMINISTRATOR
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Mini'strr of Finance . �
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