The Wasteland.

Focuses on the author's visit to Iraq after the collapse of the Saddam Hussein regime. Mention of the Ur conference where postwar political issues were discussed by Iraqis; Concern about the different agendas the United States has for Iraq and the development of power among dangerous groups in Iraq; Example of how Iraqis view the U.S. in light of its failure to provide food and water; Suggestion for a role for the Free Iraqi Forces in promoting civil authority in postwar Iraq; Lack of humanitarian aid because areas are not considered safe enough for agencies to begin operations; Details of the Ur conference and lack of division between the internals, or those who remained in Iraq during the reign of Saddam, and the exiles; Optimism for rebuilding Iraq.