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Desert Storm” (Foster 24). Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq in 1979 (Foster 9). The Iran Iraq War lasted from 1980 through 1988. Iran has is seen as the dominant country in the middle east but has undergone an Islamic Revolution led by Shía Muslims. Saddam Hussein wanted to be known as the dominant country in the middle

war and an unpopular war but not a war without cause. Oppose – Not to invade Iraq There are those who say that Saddam Hussein was an evil man and the world is better off without him. There are those who support the Iraq War and say the prospect that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction was sufficient grounds for the invasion. There are those who say that Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden had nearly a decade long relationship and possible alliance and that justified the U.S. Invasion of

All over the world there are conflicts arising. America has had many conflicts over time some were devastating and others were successful. One conflict America had was Iraq, this stemmed from America having a problem with Saddam Hussein’s Regime. Overtime the civilizations clashed and in October of 2002 congress authorized Iraq war and President Bush announced joint resolution which authorized the use of force against Iraq. From here troops were sent over to Iraq and the war began. After Several

agreement” (Hinnebusch, 2007). They also claimed that the United States occupied Iraq for its own interest (Shah, 2006). On the other hand, pro-war supporters claimed that the war was needed since Iraq had weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that Saddam Hussein was planning to use against America. War supporters also debated that the invasion was for the best interest of the Iraqi civilians since the United States

it. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the first President Bush stopped the tyrant dead in his tracks. Saddam Hussein’s intent was to invade Kuwait and then take over Saudi Arabia, thus controlling all of the Arab oil (and the Arab holy shrines) and holding the U.S. and the free world hostage to both economic and political extortion. Later in 1939, Hitler invaded, Poland, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and France. Give the second President Bush much-warranted credit. Saddam Hussein never had a chance

this resolutions were crucial to avoid an armed conflict. “The president of the U.S. declared in his speech that if this continued action will be inevitable, Saddam Hussein has “display its hostility toward America,” “supports terror," and break its international agreements” (Polk, 2005). President Bush was determined that Saddam Hussein and his government would comply with the United Nations resolutions otherwise, He would take care of the matter. Finally when he addressed the American community he

began: a mission to rid Iraq of Saddam Hussein, ensure that Hussein has no ability to develop weapons of mass destruction, and pledge to employ direct, pre-emptive strikes against Iraq to protect the United States. The United States government claimed they wanted the Iraqi people to achieve a united, stable and free country which would require our “sustained commitment” (History). After the United States’ Government deposed the Ba’athist government of Saddam Hussein, the divide between the Kurds, Sunnis

taking place from 1980-1988, started when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, tried to invade Iran, sparking an armed war between the two countries. This war had many effects on the oil industry, led to many weapon innovations in Iraq, showed the world who Saddam Hussein was, and how the treaty with the United Nations affected the world. The Iran-Iraq war was an extremely bloody war that started in 1980 when Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein wanted to invade Iran and take back the land that was promised

(Al-Qassemi). In Libya, tribal affiliation can play an important role in securing employment and public services, in much the same way as university affiliations and networks are believed by some people to influence employment and career prospects (Hussein). Tribalism in the Middle East and North Africa still plays an important role in modern daily life. However, the role of tribalism varies. While significant distinctions exist in the nature of tribalism in Iraq and Libya, their similarities offer

The Lasting Effects of the U.S./Iraq War “If Saddam Hussein does not fully disarm, we will lead a coalition to disarm him.” These were the first words spoken that would give any inclination towards what was soon to come. In George Bush’s 2002 State of the Union address, he referred to the Middle East as an “axis of evil,” a term that would be used for the next ten years, throughout the devastating war with Iraq. Millions of American’s views on Iraq were clouded by the malicious actions of