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> the fall of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship.

Brought about by an unprovoked invasion, in violation of international law.

> Mao genocided 45 million people in just four years from 1958 to 1962.

Mao seriously mismanaged the economy, leading to famine. Life expectancy also increased from 40 years at the time of the revolution to 60 years at the time of his death. A lot of Chinese people have mixed feelings about him.



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