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Western Military Interventions in the Middle East

September 18, 2023 The Middle East has witnessed many Western military interventions since the end of the First World War. Two recent ones are particularly significant in drawing lessons for the future. The Iraq-Iran War started on September 22, 1980. … Continue reading

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The Invasion of Iraq in Retrospect

March 20, 2023 Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.  Six weeks into the invasion, on May 1, President Bush declared “mission accomplished”. Two decades later few would agree with him. The following is a key paragraph … Continue reading

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