Product Description: This book offers a concise history of US policy in Iraq since 1990 and how it has evolved over two decades. Examines US relations with Iraq from both a regional and international perspective Argues that the only way to clearly understand US policy toward Iraq is to see it in its proper historical context and within a transnational framework Uses recently declassified documents at the end of each chapter to illustrate US decision-making in the wars for Iraq Addresses the importance of the changing domestic climate surrounding two decades ...read more

Product Description: Since the first days of the Iraqi invasion, supporters of the war have cautioned the public not to view this conflict as another Vietnam. They rightfully point to many important distinctions. There is no unified resistance in Iraq...read more

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Examines the National Liberation Front, the origin and pursuit of its policy objectives, the impact of its diplomatic strategy on the conduct and outcome of hostilities, and its true relationship with North Vietnam. (view table of contents)