Iraq

Iraq War developed in two phases. The first conflict began in 2003 with the invasion of the Iraq from American and English troops. The second conflict lasted until December 2011 with the withdrawal of American troops. Before this war began, there were some signals that something was happening. In Iraq, gradually, a dangerous man was gaining acceptance and power. This man, Saddam Hussein, was suppressing the Kurds, an Iraqi minority, that was revolting against him and was fighting for its…

The occupation of Iraq began March 20, 2003 to May 1, 2003 but even though the invasion barely lasted over a month the United States spent over $53 billion in 2003 and upwards of $800 billion in 2012 through reconstruction. With such a massive budget it would have been advised that the objectives and operation of its entirety be successful; however, this has not been the case. Even though Iraq was believed to have weapons of mass destruction following the attacks on the World Trade Centers on…

The Iraq War was a conflict fought between a United States led coalition and Iraq. While the exact causes and motives are somewhat unclear, it is certain that the war was motivated by past events, such as 9/11 and the 1991 Gulf War, threats of weapons of mass destruction, and contrasts between the dictatorship of Iraq and the republic of America (Hanson). With the initial conflict over, debates have spread across the world, questioning whether the United States was justified in starting the…

The United States was Correct to Invade Iraq in 2003 The United States’ decision to declare war on Iraq in 2003 is not uncontroversial. Despite of Bush administration’s consideration and explanation, a lot of people and organization claimed that they strongly oppose the decision because of several reasons. For example, Saddam Hussein’s regime did not possess weapons of mass destruction (WMD), or the UN inspectors could have the proofs to support the first assumptions if they have given more…

Critics and pundits considered the Iraq War a success. However, in the beginning of the war from 2003 to 2006, military leaders were criticized for not achieving any gains against enemies in Iraq. Iraq proved to be just as challenging as Vietnam, where our enemies resorted to irregular warfare. Irregular warfare is defined as a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over a specific population. Irregular threats include actors who employ methods such as…

19th of November, the house passed a resolution enabling the U.S. security and intelligence agencies to take a closer look at refugees from Iraq and Syria. The White House had already threatened to veto the Bill arguing that refugees already have to undergo extensive checks. Further, in the opinion of the White House closer scrutiny of the refugees from Iraq and Syria will not be able to suffice the purpose of making…

coming. The increased independence of Iraq from western imperialism post-WWII can be largely associated with the Ba’athist regime and the rise of the Soviet Union as a contending world power. The party dreamt of a singular Pan-Arabic state stretching across the Middle East, and encompassing all Arabs under a single, independent, socialist, and nonsectarian flag. Saddam rose to dictatorship through his role as head of the intelligence bureau and reigned Iraq with an…

The country of Iraq is located between six countries in the Middle East. It is north of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and south of Turkey. Because of its geographical location, it has been through many conflicts throughout its history that date back to biblical times, formerly known as Mesopotamia. Other countries along its borders to the east and west are Syria, Jordan and Iran. One of the main terrain features of Iraq consists of extensive plains that cover the Central and southeastern parts of the…

WASHINGTON — In July, the Islamic State carried out one of the deadliest car bombings in Iraq since the American invasion in 2003, killing more than 300 people in Baghdad. The Pentagon responded by rushing a three-star general to the capital to offer the Iraqi authorities new technology, tactics and advisers to help thwart additional attacks. And in the weeks before the current Iraqi push to reclaim Mosul, the American-led air campaign against the militant group redoubled its strikes on car…

I think that it will be dangerous if the situation described by Hill that “It was increasingly clear that Iraq was a military problem” and “the State Department is so small and incompetent,” continues. (Hill, 354) It is difficult to give a clear definition for the Military-industrial complex. Conceptually, it contains two parts: the military institutions and enterprises, which is a combination of private and public institutions. This determines its unique trait. On the one hand, although…