The Occupation of Iraq (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
544
Utgivningsdatum
2008-03-01
Upplaga
Fireside Hardco
Förlag
Yale University Press
Illustratör/Fotograf
16pp section of 20 b&w illustrations
Illustrationer
20 b-w illus.
Dimensioner
227 x 147 x 30 mm
Vikt
680 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780300136142

The Occupation of Iraq

Winning the War, Losing the Peace

av Ali A Allawi
Häftad,  Engelska, 2008-03-01
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A comprehensive account of the occupation of Iraq and the crises that have followed in its wake, told for the first time by an Iraqi insider Involved for over thirty years in the politics of Iraq, Ali A. Allawi was a long-time opposition leader against the Baathist regime. In the post-Saddam years he has held important government positions and participated in crucial national decisions and events. In this book, the former Minister of Defense and Finance draws on his unique personal experience, extensive relationships with members of the main political groups and parties in Iraq, and deep understanding of the history and society of his country to answer the baffling questions that persist about its current crises. What really led the United States to invade Iraq, and why have events failed to unfold as planned? The Occupation of Iraq examines what the United States did and didn't know at the time of the invasion, the reasons for the confused and contradictory policies that were enacted, and the emergence of the Iraqi political class during the difficult transition process. The book tracks the growth of the insurgency and illuminates the complex relationships among Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds. Bringing the discussion forward to the reconfiguration of political forces in 2006, Allawi provides in these pages the clearest view to date of the modern history of Iraq and the invasion that changed its course in unpredicted ways.

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"'The Occupation of Iraq is a personal testimony. Allawi's criticisms are the more striking because he was not an outright opponent of the war, and certainly no supporter of the insurgency... His book should be read by everyone who wants to understand this sad affair.' Oliver Miles, The Guardian 'He has just published a book, The Occupation of Iraq, which I recommend to anyone interested in an unvarnished account of the first phase of this war and what followed.' John Dizard, The Financial Times 'The Occupation of Iraq... is by far the best account of the calamitous descent from the widespread euphoria of the early days that followed the fall of Saddam's regime to the corruption, savagery and wild incompetence that have characterised its recent history.' Marie Colvin, The Sunday Times 'News Review'"

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Since the Coalition's invasion of Iraq, Ali A. Allawi has served as his country's first postwar civilian Minister of Defense, was elected to the Transitional National Assembly as a member of the United Iraqi Alliance, and was appointed Minister of Finance under Dr. Ibrahim al-Jaffari. He divides his time between London and Baghdad.

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