The Mayor of Ar Rutbah
By James A. Gavrilis Page 1 of 4
November/December 2005
Amid the chaos in Iraq, one company of U.S. Special Forces achieved what others have not: a functioning democracy. How? By relying on common sense, the trust of Iraqis, and recollections from Political Science 101. Now, their commander reveals the gritty reality about nation-building in Iraq, from the ground up.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/c...id=3265&page=0
Guys, please read this article. It is a fascinating account of how an US SF Major turned an Iraqi town around in 2 weeks and $3000. It shows that sustained leadership and PR skills can do wonders...
By James A. Gavrilis Page 1 of 4
November/December 2005
Amid the chaos in Iraq, one company of U.S. Special Forces achieved what others have not: a functioning democracy. How? By relying on common sense, the trust of Iraqis, and recollections from Political Science 101. Now, their commander reveals the gritty reality about nation-building in Iraq, from the ground up.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/c...id=3265&page=0
Guys, please read this article. It is a fascinating account of how an US SF Major turned an Iraqi town around in 2 weeks and $3000. It shows that sustained leadership and PR skills can do wonders...