Iraq On the Cusp?

With only the second general election to determine who sits in the national government in Baghdad now over and awaiting the final tally, with oilfield development contracts awarded and ready to start, is Iraq at last ready to soar?

Have a gander at this interview with the Iraqi ambassador to the United States. Of course it's in the nature of his job to be upbeat and positive, but there are many indications that Iraq has turned a corner, with engines revving:



Of course, there's always this, too.

Iraq results trickle out, Maliki rivals cry fraud

Is this just posturing or is it serious? If this accusation is taken seriously, as it should be, I hope a full investigation ensues and the situation is corrected. Can you imagine the impact that would have on the Iranian regime, and especially on the green movement? Imagine fraud investigated and the consequences appropriately meted out!! In an Arab/Muslim country!!!

Final results may take weeks, according to the article.