Monday, June 28, 2004
Iraq's problems passed on (Guardian)
The US handover of power to the Iraqis provides no guarantee that the security situation will improve, says Brian Whitaker
One of the few good things to be said about the British empire is that we got rid of it in style.
Handing a country back to its rightful owners always turned into a great occasion. The Queen, or one of her closest relatives, would be there, along with the British top brass in their finest regalia. The new rulers, too, would be decked out in colourful national dress.
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The US handover of power to the Iraqis provides no guarantee that the security situation will improve, says Brian Whitaker
One of the few good things to be said about the British empire is that we got rid of it in style.
Handing a country back to its rightful owners always turned into a great occasion. The Queen, or one of her closest relatives, would be there, along with the British top brass in their finest regalia. The new rulers, too, would be decked out in colourful national dress.
more
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