The Study Group Report recommends "building a new international consensus for stability in Iraq" and a "robust diplomatic effort" to create an international support structure to help stabilize Iraq. Underlying the importance of a large diplomatic effort, the report finds 'it is clear that the Iraqi government cannot succeed in governing, defending, and sustaining itself by relying on U.S. military and economic support alone."

This "New Diplomatic Offensive" should address the key regional issues, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, Iran, and extremism and terrorism. The report recommends this initiative begin before the end of 2006, with stated goals, in part, as follows:

• support unity and territorial integrity of Iraq
• stop destabilizing actions by Iraq's neighbors
• prevent expansion of instability beyond Iraq
• energize countries to support reconciliation in Iraq
• Encourage nations to reestablish diplomatic relations with Iraq

The Report recommends the creation of an "International Support Group" of nations "that have a critical stake in preventing Iraq from falling into chaos." The Study Group posits that individual countries, which otherwise would support and enforce ethnic and sectarian divisions in Iraq, if working together in the systematic way can "play a positive role in Iraq and the region."

Iran and Syria:
The Iraq Study Group Report specifically discusses that this "International Support Group" should "actively engage" Iran and Syria in the diplomatic dialogue "without preconditions." The report does note that "engaging Iran is problematic" but notes that "the United States and Iran cooperated in Afghanistan, and both sides should explore whether this model can be replicated in the case of Iraq."

With Syria, the report recommends better control of its border with Iraq, and increasing "its political and economic cooperation with Iraq."

Arab-Israeil Conflict:
Quite bluntly, the report states that the "United States will not be able to achieve its goals in the Middle East unless the United States deals directly with the Arab-Israeli conflict." It also notes that the "only basis on which peace can be achieved is [...] in the principle of 'land for peace.'" A strong effort on the U.S.'s part in this regard would "strongly support moderate Arab governments in the region." In that effort, the report recommends Israel return the Golan Heights, with Syria verifiably stopping aid and arms to Hezbollah, and a U.S. security guarantee for Israel with an international force on the border. The report also describes elements of a negotiated peace with the Palestinians, including "land for peace", and strong support for Palestinian President Abbas and the Palestinian Authority.