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France, the United States, and Iraq: 1991-2003

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The relationship between France, the United States, and Iraq has been a complex and often contentious one, marked by periods of cooperation and conflict. This article will examine the relationship between these three countries from 1991 to 2003, a period that saw the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the rise and fall of Saddam Hussein.

A History of the Iraq Crisis: France, the United States, and Iraq, 1991–2003

by Thomas J. Sugrue

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The Gulf War (1991)

In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, a move that was condemned by the United Nations. The United States led a coalition of countries in a military operation to expel Iraq from Kuwait. France was a member of the coalition, but it played a relatively minor role in the war.

The Gulf War had a profound impact on the relationship between France and the United States. France's decision to join the coalition angered Iraq, and it resulted in a cooling of relations between the two countries. The United States, on the other hand, was grateful for France's support, and the war helped to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

The Iraq War (2003)

In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq again, this time without the support of France. France opposed the invasion, arguing that it was illegal and that it would destabilize the region. The United States, on the other hand, believed that the invasion was necessary to remove Saddam Hussein from power and to prevent him from developing weapons of mass destruction.

The Iraq War had a devastating impact on the relationship between France and the United States. France was angered by the invasion, and it withdrew its support from the United States. The United States, on the other hand, saw France's opposition as a betrayal of their alliance.

The Aftermath of the Iraq War

The Iraq War has had a lasting impact on the relationship between France and the United States. The two countries have been able to cooperate on some issues, but they have also been divided on others. The war has also created a deep mistrust between the two countries.

The relationship between France, the United States, and Iraq has been a complex and often contentious one. The Gulf War and the Iraq War have had a profound impact on the relationship between these three countries. The war has created a deep mistrust between France and the United States, and it is unclear how the two countries will be able to rebuild their relationship in the years to come.

A History of the Iraq Crisis: France, the United States, and Iraq, 1991–2003

by Thomas J. Sugrue

5 out of 5