Iraq has the most extensive petrochemical industry in the Middle East and a wealth of vaccine factories, single-cell protein research labs, medical and veterinary manufacturing centers and water treatment plants.
Barton Gellman is an award-winning journalist and author. Known for his investigative reporting and in-depth analyses of national security and surveillance, he has made significant contributions to journalism, shedding light on critical issues and shaping public discourse on matters of privacy and government transparency.