The author has been asked to analyze four issues: the position that key states in their region are taking on U.S. military action against Iraq; the role of America in the region after the war with Iraq; the nature of security partnerships in the region after the war with Iraq; and the effect that war with Iraq will have on the war on terrorism in the region.

"March 2003."

Background -- Counterterrorism and South Asia -- Impact of a conflict -- The War on Terrorism -- Regional complications? -- Participation in coalition efforts -- Post-war reconstruction -- Implications for long-term U.S. strategy and standing.