American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading

The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.

In World, Alissa J. Rubin puts this story at the center of the day: The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.