American Decision of Iraq War 2002



American Decision of Iraq War 2002

Introduction

This paper intends to discuss the American decision to opt for war in Iraq in 2002. This paper will analyze the strategic decision of war from the vantage viewpoint of the people making the strategic decision of getting involved in the war if Iraq in 2002. Moreover, the paper will further analyze the accomplishment of strategic objectives that were made in relation with the decision of initiating war in Iraq. The arguments of opponents, proponents and the ultimate decision makers of the war will also be assessed in the paper. The nature of bureaucracy involved within the decision and the strategic insights of the decision will also be explored. The purpose of this paper is to make the reader aware about the significance of the strategic decision of Iraq war in 2002.

Discussion

The strategic decision of United States for initiating a war against Iraq is heavily debated all around the world. The military action of United States against Iraq was favored in early 2002 from a complete bi partisan support. The strategic objectives that can be traced out from the decision of Iraq war are related to the national security interests of United States apparently. Moreover, the allies of United States were also endangered from the massive destruction of weapons. Suspected associations with the terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and Taliban also resulted in the strategic decision of war against Iraq.

Analyzing the Strategic Decision

Even after so many years of Iraq war; there is still a doubt about whether the war should have been initiated or not. John Prados and Christopher Ames argue that there was not really any strategic decision behind the war. The reasons behind the war are still unclear and disputed. All the documents that have been released by the Britain Chilcot assumed to provide the British viewpoint of the war; however the authorities of United States have been quite suspicious for their actions. Iraq was all in the eyes of United States even before the attacks of 9/11. There were several issues that the administration faced while making the decision for attacking Iraq (John & Christopher, 2010).

Strategizing for war was a serious concern. The basic concern of the authorities of United States was the justification of war. Justifying an unprovoked attack without any strong evidence of Iraq being the dearth of threat for United States was the most difficult task to do. Moreover, other strategic concerns were related to the joining of partners within the invasion of United States and most importantly the generation of positive spin to explain the controversial choices made by the administration. The administration of United States backs up its decision with the spreading and non conventional weapons programs of Iraq. It has been observed that the decision of Iraq war was in question since 1998 (Michael & Bernard, 2006).

Donald Rumsfeld clarified the approach of war by ordering the commencement of serious planning for invasion of ...