The responsibility of conquerors
The US government has now spent millions, possibly billions, of dollars on failed rebuilding projects in Iraq, including hospitals, airports, and infrastructure. It’s a project management issue. In one case, when inspectors visited a medical waste management facility, administrators there couldn’t quite locate the key to let them in.
We need a political vision that includes attention to common disciplines like project management that enjoy regular success in US business projects. If we’re going to continue occupying Iraq, it’s the least hospitable thing we can do.
