Embassy Offices

Political-Military Affairs Section

The Embassy's Political-Military Affairs Section observes and analyses political and military developments of relevance to U.S. national security interests occurring within Iraq and between Iraq and other countries. The Political-Military Affairs Section works in conjunction with U.S. military counterparts, interagency representatives, and foreign governments to handle all issues concerned with the Multinational Force Iraq and its relationship to the Iraqi Interim Government and MOD.

The Political-Military Affairs Section staff maintains official contact with Iraqi government departments, including the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministerial Committee for National Security. These contacts are used to advocate policy consistent with U.S. interests, assess the degree of support for U.S. policies, and maximize cooperation with the Iraqi government in areas of mutual concern.

The Political-Military Affairs Section's analytical reporting of Iraqi issues to the U.S. Department of State, along with its process of advocating U.S. positions to the Iraqi government, are integral elements in the formation and implementation of American foreign policy in and towards Iraq.

The activities of the Political-Military Affairs Section will support the Iraqi Government's transition to democracy, to include the first nationwide, democratic elections to be held by January 30, 2005, and the subsequent writing of a permanent constitution.