2006-2011: Sectarian Conflict and U.S. "Surge".

The article discusses the history in politics and government of Iraq between 2006-2011 focusing on the intervention of the U.S. in the growing sectarian conflicts. Topics mentioned include the grievances of the Sunnis was not resolved by the 2005 elections, the failing of the U.S. mission and the conclusion of the Iraq Study Group that the U.S. policy needs major change, and the benchmarks agreement between the U.S. and Iraq in August 2006 for political reconciliation.