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June 20, 2004
Iraq, encore [edited to correct link]
Some recent conversations about Iraq and opportunities, we kept coming back to the widespread sense around here that Iraq is tipping into civil war. Speaking with a Jordanian business man this morning, I gave a 30 percent chance I would be back next year to work on an improved Iraqi menu of opportunities. That is, of course, a 70 percent chance Iraq is still a mess. He thought I was being too optimistic.
I may be, news as the following leave a strong sense that the ethnic pot can not but get into a boil:
Kurds Advancing to Reclaim Land in Northern Iraq
DEXTER FILKINS
Published: June 20, 2004
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/20/international/middleeast/20KURD.html?hp=&pagewanted=all&position=
I also wanted to draw attention to
As Handover Nears, U.S. Mistakes Loom Large
Harsh Realities Replaced High Ideals After Many Missed Opportunities
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A54294-2004Jun19?language=printer
[EDIT: Oops, earlier provided incorrect link]
Interesting article. Will have more comments later.
Posted by The Lounsbury at June 20, 2004 04:54 PM
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