Not so sure ISIS defeat is imminent... Bombings across Baghdad kill at least 20.

These bombings really do have the ability to create sectarian war and destabilize the state, as I would argue the influx in bombings with the American departure greatly contributed to the civil war and near failed state status of Iraq.

[link to www.aljazeera.com]

A nation on the brink of bankruptcy losing more vital infrastructure, of which existing provisions are already lacking.

"Other bombs were detonated near shops in Waziriyah in the north of the city, a car park in Mashtal in the east, and a storage depot for buses and taxis in southern Baghdad."

"The AFP news agency also reported an explosion in a residential area of Mahmudiyah, south of Baghdad."

And as you all know it is not like this is an isolated incident, not even for the land of Oz: Baghdad.

"On Monday, seven people were killed and 31 wounded in a car bombing in Baghdad's western neighbourhood of Bayaa."