Mideast “Experts” Got Iraq Wrong

Almost all the doom and gloom scenarios for Iraq predicted by the so-called Mideast experts have failed to materialize, and Iraqis already have accomplished what was thought impossible: a consensual federal constitution and government.

A Hopeful Iraq: Two Dangers Averted

Opponents of the war in Iraq falsely predicted that that the removal of Saddam Hussein would have two consequences: a radical religious Shiite regime, and increased Iranian influence over the country. While the struggle is not yet over and these dangers exist, the likelihood of Iraq becoming radically religious or Iranian-dominated seems considerably lower than it did in 2003.

The Next Move in the Iraqi War of Reconstruction

While the insurgency continues, Iraqi families continue to suffer financially. As long as there is violence in Iraq there will be no large-scale foreign direct investment, but this is all the more reason to focus on institutional and structural changes with the help of moderate Arab regimes, such as Jordan.