The first Iraq visit by a German minister since the U.S.-led invasion is more than just a testament to the military success of the surge. It also shows how Iraq’s economic prospects have improved. “I have numerous companies with me,” Mr. Glos told a German radio station from Baghdad. “They are practically the advance party for others who will hopefully soon come to Iraq to participate especially in the privatization.” Energy security was also a key topic. “No other country in the Middle East at the moment has such large, untapped oil resources,” Mr. Glos said. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will go to Berlin on July 22 for further talks. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121607136879852175.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries