The Strategic Logic of the Iraq Blunder

In shedding light on the strategic logic underpinning the United States decision to invade Iraq, a historical perspective identifies it as the outcome of a long-standing & bold policy in pursuit of military supremacy in the Persian Gulf to first thwart Soviet influence, then safeguard cheap oil...

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Published inMiddle East report (New York, N.Y. 1988) Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 6 - 11
Main Authors Carapico, Sheila, Toensing, Chris
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.2006
Subjects
Armed Forces
Foreign Policy
Hegemony
Iraq
Middle East
Petroleum
United States of America
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Summary:In shedding light on the strategic logic underpinning the United States decision to invade Iraq, a historical perspective identifies it as the outcome of a long-standing & bold policy in pursuit of military supremacy in the Persian Gulf to first thwart Soviet influence, then safeguard cheap oil supplies, & finally to neutralize challenges to US hegemony.
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ISSN:0899-2851