Who Am I?

I am a leader of a sovereign nation, albeit a severely divided nation. My nation has been divided for many years, with two main factions, each with its own ideologies.

To survive as a nation, stern measures have been employed successfully to ensure stability and peace .

As a player in the world economy and contributor to world politics, my country allied itself with nations who held similar political goals, who would later .reverse their alliances.

In the course of maintaining stability, I was found guilty of killing innocent people who were caught up in the chaos of war. This act was viewed as necessary to that political faction which strongly supported my decisions. It was viewed as murder to those who did not support my political agenda.

While the faction that supported me and was currently in power represented the minority share of the nation’s population, it held sway over the majority.

I have been accused of putting my own and my associates’ interests over and above those of my constituents.

To those who support me, I am seen as a demi-god. To those who do not support me, I am seen as evil.

I ponder my legacy…when I am gone, will I be remembered for attempting to bring stability to Iraq?

Who am I?