The Lasting Impact of the Iraq War on Global Politics.
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The US and UK justified the invasion of Iraq in 2003 based on three premises: that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction (WMD), that he was developing more of them to the potential advantage of “terrorist” groups, and that creating a “friendly and democratic” Iraq would set an example for the region. However, the Iraq war has cast a long shadow over the US’s foreign policies, with repercussions to this day. The decision to invade Iraq was a “huge violation of international law” and the real objective of the Bush administration was a broader transformational effect in the region.
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