The Iraq Study Group Report puts most of the onus on Iraq to ultimately stabilize itself. "[O]nly the government and people of Iraq can make and sustain certain decisions critical to Iraq' future."

The Report notes some critical areas for stabilizing Iraq from within, which are summarized in the links below:

• Setting milestones for progress
• National Reconciliation
• Development of Security Forces
• Renewed U.S. focus
• Economic Growth and Support