In early 2007, Fred Kagan published two reports setting out his "surge" vision.

Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq
Phase I Report
By Frederick W. Kagan
Posted: Friday, January 5, 2007
PAPERS AND STUDIES
AEI Online
Publication Date: January 5, 2007
link to .pdf file in link below
http://www.aei.org/publications/pubI...pub_detail.asp

Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq
Phase II Report
By Frederick W. Kagan
Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
PAPERS AND STUDIES
AEI Online
Publication Date: April 25, 2007
link to .pdf file in link below
http://www.aei.org/publications/pubI...pub_detail.asp

The first of them (dealing with things military) caught most comment.

I'm interested in your comments (who's been der, done dat) on the second report (dealing with things political); to set the palette:

1. Were any of Kagan's recommendations initiated in your jurisdiction ("microlevel") ?

2. If initiated, were they carried through ?

3. Were they successful ?

4. If not, your thoughts on why not ?

5. Any other thoughts re: Kagan's second report ?

Above subject to all security caveats which apply to you - so, only to the extent you can.