Iraq : The Debate Over U.S. Policy

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides information and analysis concerning basic issues in debate over whether and under what conditions the U.S. should launch preemptive attack on Iraq. Addresses issues concerning degree and u...

Provides information and analysis concerning basic issues in debate over whether and under what conditions the U.S. should launch preemptive attack on Iraq. Addresses issues concerning degree and urgency of threat, containment versus military action leading to "regime change," implications for war on terrorism, role for United Nations, prospects for creating post-Saddam Hussein government, potential casualties and economic costs, implications for Middle East stability, broader foreign policy interests, issues related to international law, and moral issues.

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