yeah pretty much....
If you get out of the big cities, it goes back to the Stone Age quick.
We will see as we rebuild this country what the Iraqis can do. Economically I think they will be alright.....
I agree, they're pretty on the ball, as far as wanting to be modern and prosperous. Once the oil revenues start kicking in, and infrastructure goes up, the place will improve very nicely. Security is the big question mark. Once the place cools down and becomes safe to work in, I think you'll see their economy take off, and run strong.