There's an entire generation of young Iraqis who grew up posted on. Do they view things differently than their parents and grandparents? They don't remember the old dictatorship. There's a real demand to have a strong man back, particularly amongst the young. Women can now walk on vell through streets without fear of militia harassment.
America invaded Iraq 20 years ago this week. Today Baghdad is bustling, violence across the country is less frequent, but these gains have come at a horrific cost. India is getting a huge, essential infrastructure upgrade. And we say goodbye to one of our hosts.
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