re: Epitaph for an Empire
Jordan had King Hussein. I think he left a legacy.
Egypt had Anwar Saddat. I think he left a legacy.
Iraq should have something similar in power, someone/government who is willing to to see to the well being of their people while working with the surrounding Arab states and everyone else on this globe.
Simple yet difficult at this point (when greed and power are fighting for control - It's been known that those don't have a 'lasting chance'.)
