Iraq invasion leads to chaos and instability from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The invasion of Iraq by the United States in 2003 was marketed to the American public as a necessary step to eliminate weapons of mass destruction allegedly possessed by the Iraqi government. However, as events unfolded, it became clear that the actual goal was regime change, with the aim of installing a government more amenable to US interests. The invasion, which was carried out without the authorization of the United Nations Security Council, was met with widespread condemnation and protests around the world. The aftermath of the invasion was marked by chaos and instability in Iraq. The US military's swift toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime left a power vacuum that was quickly filled by various factions vying for control. The disbanding of the Iraqi army and the de-Baathification of the government further fueled sectarian tensions and marginalized Sunni Arabs, leading to widespread resentment ...
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