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Iraq, a hard place: 20 years after the invasion

Mar 24, 2023
Nick Pelham, the Middle East correspondent for The Economist, shares deep insights on Iraq two decades after the U.S. invasion. He highlights Baghdad's bustling marketplaces and the gradual recovery amid still-present challenges. Leo Marani, the Asia correspondent, discusses India's ambitious railway updates and their potential to bolster the economy. They explore the disillusionment among Iraqi youth and the complexities of India's infrastructure growth, delivering a thought-provoking dialogue on recovery, resilience, and the road ahead.
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