The US invasion of Iraq (2003): An analysis of the political, economic, and social impacts on Iraq
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2020-06
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The present study represents the outcome of years of illegal war which was
conducted by the United States, and the coalition forces, against Iraq in 2003.
The invasion came as a reaction to 9/11 attacks which made the US change its
policy in relation to the Global War on Terror. The Bush Doctrine advocated the
spread of democracy and peace in the world.
Although Saddam Hussein was proved not to have direct links with Al Qaida and
that Iraq did not possess Weapons of Mass Destruction that threaten US and
global security, the US invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam’s regime. Moreover,
it caused Iraq to undergo political, economic, and social upheaval.
Unfortunately, Iraqi policymakers failed to establish strong, independent
government, as well as maintaining peace, security, and order in the country
which had fallen apart because of increasing violence, ethnic divisions and
cleansing, and sectarian conflicts. Moreover, the Iraqi governments were unable
to improve the conditions of living for the Iraqi citizens
The present research analyzes the main causes and consequences of the US
Invasion of Iraq and its aftermath. Furthermore, it establishes a direct link
between the impacts of the war and the major changes that started to occur in
the Middle East after the US Invasion of Iraq, which is part of the US postinvasion
strategy of remodeling of the Great Middle East. The latter is based on
Constructive Chaos and Blood Borders’ theories.
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Key Words: The War on Iraq, US Invasion, Saddam Hussein, the Middle East.