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"This book provides a descriptive and analytical narrative of the evolution of US foreign policy towards Iraq at the supra-national (global), national (Arab Iraq) and sub-national (Iraqi Kurdistan) levels. The book is unique in that it presents a sophisticated insight into the two major components of US Iraq policy. To achieve this, it addresses US foreign policy towards both Arab Iraq and an entirely original analysis on US policy towards the Iraqi Kurds as components of a larger US Iraq policy, dictated by the supreme US Grand Strategy. The book also examines whether US foreign policy towards Iraq has been one of continuity or change--a dimension that has not been illustrated in any other publication. The book deals intelligently and at great length with the events surrounding US Iraq policy, going back to 1979 with regard to Arab Iraq, and 1961 in respect to the Kurdish liberation movement, covering all subsequent US administrations including the Obama presidency. It provides a thorough examination of US interests in Iraq and reasons for the 2003 invasion and its aftermath. It also engages with the intellectual roots of US foreign policy, presenting an intricate reaction of views, objectives and agendas. This work will be of interest to students and scholars of Middle East studies, US Foreign Policy and Security studies. "--

Kurds --- Government policy --- United States --- Iraq --- Foreign relations --- Kurds - Government policy - United States --- United States - Foreign relations - Iraq --- Iraq - Foreign relations - United States

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Militarism --- Hussein, Saddam, --- United States --- Iraq --- Foreign relations --- Military policy --- Doctrines militaires --- Terrorisme --- Relations --- Relations extérieures --- Ḥusayn, Ṣaddām --- Bush, George Walker --- États-Unis --- Politique militaire --- Bush, George W. --- Militarism - United States --- Hussein, Saddam, - 1937-2006 --- United States - Foreign relations - Iraq --- Iraq - Foreign relations - United States --- Iraq - Foreign relations - 1979-1991 --- Iraq - Foreign relations - 1991 --- -United States - Military policy --- Relations extérieures --- Ḥusayn, Ṣaddām --- États-Unis

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The international relations of the Persian Gulf have long been dominated by power politics. Its unrivalled energy resources have historically made this geopolitical arena a vital national security interest for the United States. Historically, Persian Gulf security became synonymous with the maintenance of the political status quo, but with the onset of the War on Terror, US foreign policy has shifted in priority towards combatting the root causes of Islamic extremism. The age-old policy of maintaining stability to ensure a free and secure flow of energy is now recognized as having fuelled Islamic extremism. The new strategic objective for the United States is to see a complete overhaul of the political systems within the region and to develop a culture of political participation to achieve regional security and ensure US homeland security. It is a new agenda wholly in keeping with the messianic Wilsonian values that have long been part of US foreign policy. The purpose of this book is to offer a detailed analysis of US foreign policy towards Iran and Iraq since the onset of the post-Cold War era and to chart its developments and changes right through to the contemporary period of the War on Terror epitomized by the Presidency of George W. Bush. It also provides a detailed examination of US foreign policy towards political Islam to show why and how US strategic interests have so fundamentally changed since the trauma of the 9/11 attacks. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book is sure to prove invaluable for students, policymakers, and the general reader interested in the politics and security of this highly important but volatile region of the Middle East.

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The basis for the award-winning documentary: ""A clear, temperate, and devastating account of high-level arrogance and incompetence."" ?The New York Times

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