The 2003Invasion of Iraq: Behind the Curtains

Abstract

The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s resulted in a unipolar world, with the United States emerging as the dominant global power. This shift in the international order influenced the perception of American military interventions and the exercise of its foreign policy. Against the backdrop of the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a momentous event in contemporary history, this dissertation delves into the surface justifications and hidden motives that shaped this significant geopolitical undertaking. The study begins by providing an overview of the historical background surrounding the invasion, emphasizing the need to unravel the complexities and undisclosed dimensions of this critical episode. The research aims to investigate the case for war presented by the Bush administration, and uncover the concealed influences and motives behind the military intervention. Employing a new historicism approach, the study utilizes various sources such as official speeches, reports, memos, and scholarly analyses. The work dissects key events, motives, and manipulations associated with the invasion. The findings shed light on the intricate interplay of factors involved, revealing the surface justifications, alongside hidden motives. Additionally, the research exposes the manipulation of intelligence and uncovers the concealed role of Britain in pre-war planning. By comprehensively exploring the invasion of Iraq and its undisclosed dimensions, this dissertation contributes to a deeper understanding of the motivations behind the military intervention and provides valuable insights into the complex nature of the decision-making process in the case of Iraq 2003.