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...Despite early misgivings, Jettel, Regina’s mother, is ultimately won over as well. They grudgingly accompany Walter “home” to Germany—the country which rejected them and butchered the rest of their family—so that he can help rebuild the judicial system. The poignant story is enhanced by the beautiful cinematography and evocative soundtrack. Winner of this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Nowhere in Africa screens...
...Administration should recognize the moral and pragmatic imperatives to pour money into Iraq. Corners must not be cut as they were in Afghanistan, where, due to an administrative oversight, no money at all was allocated for reconstruction during last year’s budget. Care must be taken to rebuild Iraq in a way that will stand the test of time. It would be unwise for any contracts to be awarded in exchange for donations to American political parties instead of purely on merit. Creating a stable country virtually from scratch takes a long time and a great deal...
...reconstruction will convey retroactive legitimacy for the American-led unauthorized preemptive action. Of course, there should be broad international consultation, especially involving Iraq’s regional neighbors, about how to proceed. America would be foolish to act unilaterally and ignore international opinion on the best way forward in rebuilding Iraq. Paying attention to the views of other countries—most of all those in the Middle East—is the best way to rebuild both Iraq’s shattered cities and America’s tarnished international reputation...
Shock and awe has passed, but the struggle in Iraq is anything but over. The coalition decided to act militarily, the coalition defeated Saddam and now the coalition must rebuild Iraq. It must do so with patience, sensitivity and an unwavering determination to stay until the job is done properly. Only then can anyone deem Operation Iraqi Freedom a success...
Regardless of how America perceives its intentions, much of the Arab world sees President Bush and the U.S. forces as having imperialist intentions—especially in the suggestions that Iraqi oil pay for American companies to rebuild. By opening up the oil contracts and the rebuilding contracts to international competition—rather than just American companies—an international rebuilding force would create the most efficient use of Iraq’s resources while at the same time dispelling fears of American imperialism...