Essays Tagged: "Iraq"

" Propaganda vs. Reality" This essay is about political factor that is going on between United States and Iraq. Our reality between Americans, and other reality between strangers.

nalysis08-21-01Propaganda vs. RealityFor the last couple of years, the United States and Iraq have been unfriendly to each other. It's been difficult to determine who was stating factual ev ... up that will sustain it."John Catalinotto Author of " Lies & omissions: U.S. propaganda war vs. Iraq" reports in his article that the United States has been propagandizing people with ineffectual ...

(5 pages) 220 0 3.1 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Iraq: A Country on the Rise

Iraq is a country that is on the rise. After being crushed by allied troops for theirinvasion of Kuw ... e begun the slow rebuilding process. In this report, I willdiscuss the basic geographic features of Iraq, and other various important features such asmineral wealth, vegetation, ect.Iraq's total area ... es bordering Saudi Arabia, 376 milesbordering Turkey, and a coastline 36 miles long. The terrain in Iraq is mostly broadplains, with reedy marshes in the southeast, mountains along toe borders with Ir ...

(7 pages) 189 0 3.1 Jan/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The Torture of the Innocent, Iraq's long and vicious attack on Kuwait

In August of 1990 Iraq started its long and vicious attack on Kuwait leaving thousands dead from their torturous reign ... their torturous reign as Kuwait's dictator. Kuwait, as defenseless as it was, had no chance against Iraq's small but mighty forces. It took a collection of United State's, Britain's, and France's elit ... ghty forces. It took a collection of United State's, Britain's, and France's elite to put an end to Iraq's torment on the small country. The torture and torment inflicted upon Kuwaitis during Iraq's o ...

(4 pages) 102 0 3.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers

gulf war

The Gulf WarFor almost all of the 18th century, Iraq was apart of the Ottoman Empire along with Kuwait, but Britain was called for protection in ret ... rotection in return for autonomy in local affairs. In 1961 Britain granted Kuwait independence, and Iraq soon announced that Kuwait was rightfully Iraq's. There has been tension ever since Kuwait brok ... nounced that Kuwait was rightfully Iraq's. There has been tension ever since Kuwait broke away from Iraq, but they started to improve during the 1980's because Kuwait backed Iraqi diplomacy and loaned ...

(4 pages) 154 1 4.6 May/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Iraq

- -Since the Gulf War, the United States have continued to conduct covert militaryoperations in Iraq, most of which have involved the CIA. Their goal was to bringabout the demise of Saddam Hussein ... tates or any other Nation or State, is not solelysuited to the responsibility. 'Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi dictator is a ruthlessdespot who has brought enormous misery on his own people. It is a pity h ...

(4 pages) 132 0 3.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Should America lauch an attack on Iraq

. 9/11 was viewed as unsubstantial1.United Nations leaders voiced their belief that to an attack on Iraq would be against U.N. policy.2.Pew pole states American public 70% against unilateral assault w ... e.II.Lack of evidence to support immediate actionA.Republicans advocating preventive action towards Iraq unable to substantiate with evidence1.Don Nichols justification for entering Iraq based un unkn ...

(5 pages) 196 0 3.8 Oct/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

How Saddam Hussein's Greed and Totalitarian Quest for Power Led to the Invasion of Kuwait, World Conflicts and the Degredation of Iraq

d Totalitarian Quest for PowerLed to the Invasion of Kuwait, World Conflicts and the Degredation of IraqJoseph Stalin. Fidel Castro. Adolf Hitler. Saddam Hussein. These names are allthose of leaders w ... een hundreds. Like Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein isnow. Saddam Hussein belongs to the Baath Party of Iraq. This party adopts manytechniques similar to those used by Stalin and Hitler. Saddam Hussein co ...

(7 pages) 177 1 4.5 Jan/1995

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > International Organizations & Conflicts

Propaganda

into millions of homes. Propaganda was a vital part of the Gulf War because it provided the US and Iraq with the support of their public. Propaganda is always geared towards the populace claiming th ... uish from fiction.        The blame is often pushed to towards the other country. Iraq claimed that they were the victims and that the United States was the aggressor. Hussein decla ...

(4 pages) 83 0 5.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Why is the U.S. really considering waging "pre-emptive" war on Iraq? Is it really the solution? Do you think that it is really terrorism that we are after?

overnment may be leading itself towards its own demise by merely considering pre-emptive attacks on Iraq.Going to war, which means asking other peoples' sons and daughters to be prepared to kill and b ... present danger that the country in question is about to attack. The U.S. government wants to attack Iraq to prevent or neutralize a potential future threat; that's very different from an imminent thre ...

(3 pages) 70 0 4.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

"Crisis in Kuwait" Reviews the incidents leading to the Gulf War, and reasons/steps taken by American Goverment

-Overview- Reviews America's involvement in the Gulf War, also the events leading into it from Iraq/Saudi perspective.-Privacy Note- My father's name was removed for privacy and military legal ma ... States is the top oil-consuming nation in the world (Rashid&Shaheen 40-41).The possibility that Iraq could take over the oil reserves would mean they could set pricing on the oil. Oil would be abl ...

(6 pages) 123 0 3.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

when is war worth it; the conflict with iraq present and past

Recently, the actions of the country of Iraq have caught the attention of politicians worldwide. Some feel that Saddam Hussein's refusal to ... o allow United Nations weapons inspectors into his country is grounds for war. The possibility that Iraq has access to nuclear and biological weapons is enough of a threat for some to warrant attacks ... to nuclear and biological weapons is enough of a threat for some to warrant attacks directed at the Iraqi government. Others believe that no good can come of the situation and wish to avoid war at all ...

(3 pages) 161 2 3.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Why the U.S. should not go to war with Iraq, and Bush's hidden agenda

ossess weapons of mass destruction, but the CIA released a report that provided clear evidence that Iraq possesses less of a threat to the world now than at any other time in the past decade (Scheer p ... the world now than at any other time in the past decade (Scheer par. 1). The report concludes that Iraq's chemical weapons "capability was reduced during the UNSCOM [United Nations Special Commission ...

(7 pages) 280 3 3.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

"Why We Must Invade Iraq," by Ron Marr, Critical Analysis Paper

In his argument, "Why we must invade Iraq," the writer, Mr. Ron Marr, states his position on the impending war by listing several key rea ... the impending war by listing several key reasons as to why the United States of America must invade Iraq. In his attempt to persuade his audience, Marr refers to Saddam Hussein as a "heinous monster" ... oad.Marr's argument/thesis is driven by a claim of policy stating why the United States must invade Iraq. His purpose is to inform his audience of what Hussein has done in the past and his current cap ...

(8 pages) 198 1 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

This essay is about the upcoming war against Iraq. In the essay, I analyze President George W. Bush's fallacies in explaining his urge for war.

Yesterday night, I was in a fierce dispute with my American friends about a war against Iraq. They advocated for the war as they pointed out some "good old reasons" about Iraq being a have ... that the American leaders is being deceitful to their people as they try to cover their avarice for Iraqi resources by describing Saddam Hussein as a first-rate terrorist and a biggest threat to inter ... r. President, not only do I want to say that President Bush wanted better and deeper relations with Iraq, but he also wants an Iraqi contribution to peace and prosperity in the Middle East."That was q ...

(5 pages) 319 2 4.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Find 10 examples of political rhetoric used in the media & explain the various meanings. The examples are mainly general political rhetoric with a few specific references.

gent in my opinion.2. "Axis of evil"This is the term by which President Bush refers to North Korea, Iraq, and Iran; he uses this term so people will associate these countries with "evil". He is giving ... "Weapons of mass destruction"President Bush uses this term to make the atomic/nuclear weapons that Iraq supposedly possesses seem more intimidating to the public. He is literally trying to scare peop ...

(1 pages) 63 0 2.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

A poem about war

the warThe soldiors thought their life was a boreBut the soldiors went and bombed BaghdadPeople of Iraq got really sadNobody likes the warOr seeing all that blood and goreFighters march for hours on ... ally smartTaking their brave job to heartEnglish priminister Tony BlairGave the country a real scareIraq leader Saddam HusseinHas been a real painIn the dark the troops fumbleBeing careful not to stum ...

(1 pages) 134 6 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Patriotism.

m too far. He is so devoted to his country that he will stop it at nothing to defend his country of Iraq. In his attempts to help his country he has killed thousands of innocent people and civilians w ...

(4 pages) 73 0 4.7 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

War engaging with America and Iraq.

The question everyone is debating about is: should America go to war with Iraq? First, the money dispersed in war can be spent on many other necessary items. One of the neces ... ed health issues. Even more important, many lives will be sacrificed, whether they are Americans or Iraqis for a vain cause. Even with these two important factors in mind, war with Iraq will not solve ... . Such as world hunger, and the war going on with India and Pakistan. By choosing to go to war with Iraq may have seemed like a good decision on 9/11, but this is not the past and America needs to mov ...

(3 pages) 86 0 4.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Should U.S go to war with Iraq?

Should U.S go to war or not?(This is totally an opinion based essay)U.S shouldn't go to war with IraqU.S right now is faced with a situation where the opinion of people in U.S is so controversial; ... with a situation where the opinion of people in U.S is so controversial; should U.S go to war with Iraq or not? President Bush say's that U.S should go to war with Iraq because he thinks that Saddam ...

(5 pages) 338 8 2.6 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Arabia vs. Europe. Who were the true occasionalists?

alist's such as Al-Ghazali believed that events are caused by Angels as well.Occasionalism began in Iraq, in the city of Basra under Al-Ashari who was previously a member of the Mu'tazilah. He had som ...

(6 pages) 50 0 3.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays