""Iraq is the best it's ever been," Khudair al-Ali, a young man who works for one of Iraq's oil companies but drives cars for Careem, the Middle East's version of Uber, on weekends, enthuses. "But we still have problems," he says, gesturing at potholes he's trying to avoid. "The streets need to be fixed and there are too many cars in Baghdad.""
"Recent Gallup polling shows Iraqis' faith in political and national institutions to be at record highs with 55% expressing confidence in the government that's unusual in the Middle East, where only the Iranians and Jordanians are better pleased with their leaders. Locals' trust in institutions like the police, military and judicial system is also at an all-time high, the surveys show."
Iraq is experiencing its longest period of stability since the 2003 invasion, with rising public confidence and visible daily improvements. Recent polling shows 55% of Iraqis express confidence in government and record-high trust in police, military and judicial institutions. Security has improved and the country is more open, though obstacles and widespread corruption continue to hinder progress. Urban life reflects both gains and remaining needs: traffic congestion, potholes and inadequate bike lanes frustrate residents. Many people find cycling far faster than driving for commutes. International observers and diplomats note positive security and prosperity trends alongside persistent governance challenges.
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