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This 6 page paper explores the development of the Iraqi state and the impact that colonialism probably had in that context. Iraq is looked at in relationship to other world changes in the twentieth century. Saddam Hussein's behavior and motivations are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Iraq in particular the answer is rather clear. Iraq was a colony itself not so long ago and that may explain its current problems in respect to its position in
the world as well as the conflicts the nation endures. More specifically, how has colonialism influenced the development of the country of Iraq? Might colonialism explain Saddams unconscionable actions? In
order to explore these and other questions, one must understand how the Iraqi state developed in the first place. Iraq was once a part of the Ottoman Empire and did
not actually achieve independence until 1932 ("Iraq" PG). It was not even designated as a republic until 1958 (PG). Still, the nation has been ruled by a series of strong
willed men since that time, the last of whom is the well known Saddam Hussein (PG). Many know Hussein from Gulf War fame, the madman who was thought to gas
his own people and allow babies to be thrown from hospitals. Of course some of the scenes shown about the region was propaganda, but a large part of the turmoil
is true. Saddam has committed crimes. Further, there is fear that Saddam is creating biological, nuclear and chemical agents to use in warfare; in fact, many believe that he
has already utilized some of these measures. Prior to the Gulf War, there was a longer war which occurred within the region itself. Territorial disputes between 1980 and 1988
initiated a series of battles ("Iraq" PG). In August of 1990 Iraq seized Kuwait (PG). That was the start of the so-called "Gulf War" which was rather short-lived. But
the invasion, where Saddam actually declared Kuwait a province of Iraq, did threaten to change the political map of the Middle East; along with that, the uneasy balance of powers
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