I'm sure invading Iraq will be a laugh. Especially for you, my friend, sat thousands of miles away in a comfortable chair with CNN on the TV. I'm sure there'll be plenty for you to enjoy.
Now let's see. Colonisation of Africa began several centuries ago, whereas your brethren were slaughtering each other by the thousand only 7 years ago. At least the British could claim to have developed and grown from Imperial/territorialistic policy.
In the aftermath of Warlord rule in the balkans, can your compatriots claim the same?