Article: Can America pull off a triple play? Is it possible for the beleaguered nations of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan to become beacons of success with the help of U.S. foreign intervention?(Worldview)

IRAQ, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan are three very distinct countries operating under different and difficult--circumstances. During a recent visit, we bad the opportunity to see their local markets and many food and agriculture projects that finally are under way. We met with professors at the College of Agriculture in Baghdad and learned about their efforts to rebuild an institution that has been left without much support over the last 30 years. We also spoke with farmers in Northern Iraq to hear firsthand their issues and concerns.

Moreover, we looked into a variety of projects designed to assist women in these countries, including programs that use U.S. food aid ...

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