Tuesday's World Events - April 3, 2007
1. a) Who is Gen. Campbell?
b) What changes has Gen. Campbell seen in Baghdad since the new counterinsurgency efforts took effect this year?
2. How has U.S. strategy changed in Iraq with the increased military presence?
3. a) Who is Omar Fadil?
b) What recent changes do Iraqis see in Baghdad, according to Mr. Fadhil?
4. a) Who is Jassim Al-Awadi?
b) What changes has he made in the past six months?
5. How has the senior Iraqi leadership improved since the new offensive has taken shape, according to Gen. Campbell?
6. How do Gen. Campbell and Omar Fadil feel about the possibility of success in Iraq with the new strategy?
7. a) How have Islamic extremists reacted to the new offensive?
b) What do you think this says about the success of the new offensive?
8. a) How does Col. Sutherland's attitude differ from that of Gen. Campbell?
b) How is it similar?
9. In addition to the increased number of troops, what is necessary for success in Iraq, according to Gen. Campbell?
10. a) What comments does Gen. Campbell have about the American media? Be specific.
b) Do you agree with his assertion? Explain your answer.