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Dostęp zamkniętyU.S. Invasion of Iraq in 2003: Reasoning and Implications
| dc.abstract.en | The 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq was predicated on assertions by the Bush administration that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and maintained links with terrorist organizations. These claims were intended to frame the invasion as a crucial step in dismantling a potent global threat and in promoting democratic values in the Middle East, particularly in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the intelligence supporting these claims was fundamentally flawed, casting significant doubt on the legitimacy of the intervention and severely damaging the international standing of the United States. The toppling of Saddam Hussein did not result in the stabilization of Iraq; rather, the rapid demobilization of the Iraqi army and the purge of Ba'ath Party members from the civil service created a vacuum that exacerbated sectarian divisions and destabilized the newly formed post-invasion government. This power vacuum facilitated the emergence of militant groups, notably the Islamic State (ISIS), which exploited the ensuing chaos to establish a foothold in the region, contributing to an extended period of conflict and instability. This thesis explores the invasion’s impact on the stability in Iraq and the Middle East regional geopolitics. The U.S. approach, characterized by its unilateralism and the contentious bypassing of United Nations approval, not only strained traditional alliances but also prompted a critical reassessment of U.S. foreign policy priorities and tactics. This analysis underscores the complex aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, illustrating the significant and enduring consequences of foreign military interventions that lack clear justification and broad international support. It highlights the essential roles that accurate intelligence, respect for international law, and cooperative global engagement play in the formulation and execution of foreign policy in the contemporary geopolitical arena. |
| dc.affiliation | Uniwersytet Warszawski |
| dc.affiliation.department | Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych |
| dc.contributor.author | Dembski, Miron |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-09T12:29:05Z |
| dc.date.available | 2025-01-09T12:29:05Z |
| dc.date.defence | 2024-11-25 |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 |
| dc.date.submitted | 2024-11-14 |
| dc.description.promoter | Heidrich, Dorota |
| dc.description.reviewer | Nakonieczna-Bartosiewicz, Justyna |
| dc.description.reviewer | Heidrich, Dorota |
| dc.identifier.apd | 237252 |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repozytorium.uw.edu.pl//handle/item/161098 |
| dc.language | en |
| dc.language.other | pl |
| dc.publisher | Uniwersytet Warszawski |
| dc.rights | ClosedAccess |
| dc.subject.en | war in Iraq |
| dc.subject.en | United States |
| dc.subject.en | democracy promotion |
| dc.subject.en | Middle East |
| dc.title | U.S. Invasion of Iraq in 2003: Reasoning and Implications |
| dc.title.alternative | Inwazja Stanów Zjednoczonych na Irak w 2003 roku: przesłanki i konsekwencje |
| dc.type | BachelorThesis |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |