But now that the troops are in place, the Iraqis have little to show by way of political progress.
Any political progress seems almost certain to take place against this backdrop of potential violence.
This requires progress in four areas: security, economic, social and political.
Poland had already made impressive economic and political progress by 1996.
He noted that, "there does not appear to be much political progress" in Iraq.
Honduras seemed on the road to political and economic progress.
I think that does not allow adequate time for serious political progress to be made.
Over the last six months we have made some political progress.
We need to reform these institutions if Europe is to make real political progress.
In interviews, officials said they expected most political progress to be months away.