US and Modern Conflicts Iraq Names Operation Iraqi
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US and Modern Conflicts
Iraq • Names • Operation Iraqi Freedom • 2 nd Gulf War
Iraq • Reasons for War • Suspected Iraq was building Weapon’s of Mass Destruction
Iraq • Controversy • 2002 United Nations weapons inspection • Iraq cooperated with procedures and no WMD’s were found. • Because of this reason, the UN DID NOT approve this war
Iraq • The war itself • Saddam Hussein’s forces fall quicker than expected • But- we are still in occupation of their country, while not at officially at war, we still bear the costs
Iraq • Negative Consequences of war • Costs 3. 2 -4 trillion dollarsincludes Afghanistan and Pakistan • America’s international reputation is hurt. – 1. Claims of war fever – 2. Countries upset at the fact it wasn’t approved by the UN • Iraqi death total- Low estimate 110, 000 - high a little over 1 million • USA death total 4, 282
Iraq • Positive Consequences • Saddam Hussein is dead! – Kurdish Genocide 200, 000 dead • Iraq has democracy
Iraq • Unintended Consequences • Huge anti American insurgency in Iraq and the Middle East • While Saddam was in charge Iran and Iraq were at odds with on another • Now Iran is developing a strong alliance with Iraq, as well as rumored to be aiding insurgents • Prolonged stay and cost
