The US Invasion of Iraq: Explanations and Implications

@article{Hinnebusch2007TheUI,
  title={The US Invasion of Iraq: Explanations and Implications},
  author={Raymond Hinnebusch},
  journal={Critique: Critical Middle Eastern Studies},
  year={2007},
  volume={16},
  pages={209 - 228}
}
  • R. Hinnebusch
  • Published 1 January 2007
  • Political Science
  • Critique: Critical Middle Eastern Studies
The invasion of Iraq was the most controversial and momentous foreign policy decision in recent memory. Analysts are deeply divided over explanations for the war. Compared with other wars, there ap... 
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