How Ready Is Iraq For Obama Plan? -- BBC
In some ways Barack Obama's hopes of withdrawing US troops more quickly are already being realised.
At least in Baghdad, you see far fewer US soldiers and convoys on the streets these days.
Iraqi soldiers and police do more of the patrols and police an ever-expanding maze of checkpoints and barriers.
With so many different uniforms around, the problem is working out who you are dealing with when you are stopped.
So Iraqi security forces have already taken on a lot more responsibility.
But they still rely on the Americans for a lot of things, including some very sophisticated back-up.
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Iraqis worry about Obama, while many GIs celebrate -- Miami Herald
In Iraq, some troops see Obama as best bet -- L.A. Times
Iraq says more talks needed on U.S.troops pact -- Reuters
Iraqi politicians hope better relations with Obama -- China View
Troops hope Obama brings them home responsibly -- Reuters
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