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إنقاذ العراق: بناء أمّة محطمة
In his passionately argued book, Iraqi-born Nemir Kirdar inspires hope that his country can be rebuilt and act as a beacon for peace and prosperity in a conflict-prone region. He recalls how, in times past, Iraq's various ethnic and religious groups united to ensure law, equality, and economic security. Now, he asks a new generation of Iraqis to rise up, unlock their nation's potential, and achieve world-class standards in health, housing, and education for all. To this end, he presents a complete blueprint for political, economic, and social renewal. "Saving Iraq" is a work of global significance.
379 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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March 13, 2025
This book would be a good introduction for people who are unfamiliar with the history of Iraq, as well as on the failures of the US invasion in 2003 and the quagmire it created, it also offers several good outlines of ideas on how to potentially save Iraq's future.
I personally was frustrated with some of the points that Nemir made, however. For instance, he had the chance to actively participate in changing the course of the condition and future of Iraq, however in all these instances he chose to "provide the vision and leave the building to others"... I wish Mr. Nemir was still alive for me to berate him. Who would expend such efforts just because you have an idealistic grand vision of where the country should go?
He had many meetings with figures such as Bill Clinton, George Bush, King Hussain, and other leaders and heads of states of several other countries, and he found it enough that he "gave them an idea and they listened"... Would it have been difficult, with Mr. Nemir's incredible access and wealth, to build a planning committee to bring these ideas to life and lobby the occupation into bringing these ideas to reality? Especially since in his own words, George Bush had asked him "What do you think I should do with Iraq?" shortly after the invasion.
Despite the good intentions and ideas of this book, I was sorely disappointed after finishing the book knowing that such opportunities were squandered in a similar vain to the opportunities lost by the occupation power that Mr. Nemir so vehemently reproached.
I personally was frustrated with some of the points that Nemir made, however. For instance, he had the chance to actively participate in changing the course of the condition and future of Iraq, however in all these instances he chose to "provide the vision and leave the building to others"... I wish Mr. Nemir was still alive for me to berate him. Who would expend such efforts just because you have an idealistic grand vision of where the country should go?
He had many meetings with figures such as Bill Clinton, George Bush, King Hussain, and other leaders and heads of states of several other countries, and he found it enough that he "gave them an idea and they listened"... Would it have been difficult, with Mr. Nemir's incredible access and wealth, to build a planning committee to bring these ideas to life and lobby the occupation into bringing these ideas to reality? Especially since in his own words, George Bush had asked him "What do you think I should do with Iraq?" shortly after the invasion.
Despite the good intentions and ideas of this book, I was sorely disappointed after finishing the book knowing that such opportunities were squandered in a similar vain to the opportunities lost by the occupation power that Mr. Nemir so vehemently reproached.
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