It would be very interesting to see the rate of oil production from Iraq over, say, the last 5 years. I suspect, notwithstanding protestations to the contrary, that the 'allied' politicians have oil production right at the top of the agenda for the rebuilding of Iraq.
Cynical, moi? Well yes, I suppose so, and I do accept that this will be essential if Iraq is to have any chance of stability in the long-term.