The War in Iraq

by Tom Lansford (Editor)

Overview

This volume doesn't delve exclusively into the American view of Iraq, rather, it provides a variety of international perspectives surrounding the War in Iraq. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international magazines and news sources for a truly panoramic view. Four chapters cover the Iraq War in relation to international relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, international terrorism, and democracy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737741636
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	04/14/2009
Series:	Global Viewpoints Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Foreword 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 The Iraq War and International Relations

1 France Opposed the U.S.-Led Invasion Because of a Special Relationship Between Paris and Baghdad Amir Taheri 21

2 Iran Has Expanded Its Influence in the Middle East as a Result of the Iraq War Suzanne Maloney 29

3 Denmark Supported the Invasion of Iraq to Show Solidarity with the United States Frank Laybourn 36

4 The United States Undermined International Stability When It Invaded Iraq Hans Blix 42

5 The United States' Invasion of Iraq Was a Positive Development for International Relations Robert Kagan William Kristol 47

Periodical Bibliography 61

Chapter 2 The Iraq War and the Arab-Israeli Conflict

1 The United States and France Have Different Approaches to Iraq and the Arab-Israeli Conflict Justin Vaisse 63

2 The Arab-Israeli Conflict Must Be Resolved to Achieve U.S. Goals in the Middle East Patrick Seale 74

3 Resolving the Arab-Israeli Conflict Will Not End the Iraq War Colin Rubenstein 81

4 The Ongoing Conflicts in Iraq and Israel Should Be Resolved by the Arab League Richard Seymour 86

5 The United States Invaded Iraq to Protect Israel Emad Mekay 94

6 Israel's Influence in Launching the Iraq War Is Often Overstated Dore Gold 102

Periodical Bibliography 113

Chapter 3 The Iraq War and International Terrorism

1 The United Kingdom's Domestic Terrorist Threat Results from Factors Besides the War Rod Liddle 115

2 Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Iraq Will Increase Islamic Extremism Reuel Marc Gerecht 123

3 Indonesia and Other Countries Have Made Some Progress in Counterterrorism, in Spite of the Iraq War Maria Moscaritolo 138

4 American and British Intelligence ReportsIndicate a Rise in Terrorism Due to the Iraq War Neil Mackay 145

Periodical Bibliography 156

Chapter 4 The Iraq War and Democracy

1 The United Kingdom and Partners Have Helped Iraq Toward Democratic Self-Governance Tony Blair 158

2 The United Kingdom Has Failed in Efforts to Promote Stability and Democracy in Iraq David Wearing 170

3 The United States' Inability to Stabilize Iraq Has Undermined Efforts to Promote Democracy Harold E. Rogers Jr. 178

4 The U.S. Military Presence in Iraq Is Essential for Iraqi Democracy Steven Groves 188

5 Iraq's Ongoing Civil Strife Is a Struggle Between Democracy and Dictatorship Howar Ziad 202

6 Iraq Needs an Authoritarian Regime, Not a Democracy Yossi Alpher 208

Periodical Bibliography 214

For Further Discussion 215

Organizations to Contact 218

Bibliography of Books 223

Index 228

Editorial Reviews

Gr 10 Up—This collection of 21 essays reprinted from a variety of magazines and newspapers aims to provide a broad, international overview of the complex issues surrounding the conflict. The four chapters cover the war as it relates to United States foreign relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, international terrorism, and democracy. Pairs of opposing arguments are presented in essays such as "The United States Invaded Iraq to Protect Israel" and "Israel's Influence in Launching the Iraq War Is Often Overstated." The arrangement and selection of material encourage readers to consider the wider implications of the decision to go to war, especially as it affects Middle Eastern policies and attitudes. This work will be a useful tool in current-events classes, and its evenhanded approach offers plenty of substance for classroom discussions.—Rebecca Donnelly, Loma Colorado Public Library, Rio Rancho, NM

School Library Journal

Review: The War in Iraq "The essays in this volume from Greenhaven's Global Viewpoints series drives home the point that both national and international perspectives on the war in Iraq are so diverse that it's hard to believe the authors are observing the same war. Twenty-one essays in four chapters examine the Iraq War with respect to international relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, international terrorism and democracy. Contributors from Iraq, Israel, Great Britain, France, Denmark, Sweden and Australia offer starkly differing ideas about the effect of the war on international relations... Notably, no contributor contends that the war in Iraq has reduced terrorism; one essayist even argues that other countries have reduced terrorist threats in spite of the Iraq War. On the question of democracy in Iraq, viewpoints range from a contention that democracy is taking hold to the efforts being a complete failure; one writer even says that what Iraq needs right now is not a democracy but an authoritarian regime. Like other volumes in this series, The War in Iraq offers not just pro and con arguments, but perspectives from a range of regions and political viewpoints. A carefully selected bibliography of periodical articles follows each chapter. Social studies teachers can take advantage of questions written for each chapter, which could be used for discussion or further research. Also included are a list of relevant organizations, a bibliography of books and a general index. Highly recommended for high school, community college and public libraries."—Doug's Student Reference Room, June 2009

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