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Reliable evidence places readers within the Green Zone, a fortified enclave where American forces conducted their occupation of Iraq. The book documents how the area—known for its ornamental gardens, upscale residences, and lakes—functioned as the heart of the Coalition Provisional Authority. Through a factual lens, it examines the governance structures, political maneuvering, and everyday experiences of civilians and officials during the post-2003 Iraq War reconstruction. The account highlights corruption within the political hierarchy and the challenges of rebuilding a nation amid ongoing conflict.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Rajiv Chandrasekaran
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