Iraq war 2003-2011
How did the war affect U.S. foreign policy?
WHAT IS, It led to increased skepticism toward military intervention, a shift in focus toward counterinsurgency, and debates over intelligence credibility and government transparency.
Which event marked the beginning of the War in Afghanistan?
WHAT IS, The 9/11 attacks
Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?
WHAT IS, Al-Qaeda
What was a significant outcome of the Persian Gulf War?
WHAT IS, The liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi invasion
What is the Israel–Palestine conflict?
WHAT IS, A long‐running territorial and political struggle between the State of Israel (established 1948) and the Palestinian people (primarily in the West Bank and Gaza), centered on competing nationalisms, land claims, and mutual recognition.
Did Iraq have any proven connection to 9/11?
WHAT IS, There was no verified link between Saddam Hussein’s regime and the 9/11 attacks.
What event led to the United States bombing Afghanistan on October 7, 2001?
WHAT IS, Attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon
What happened on 9/11?
WHAT IS, On September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists from the extremist group Al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States.
When did the Persian Gulf War take place?
WHAT IS, The main combat phase, called Operation Desert Storm, lasted from January 17 to February 28, 1991, following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990.
What was the 1947 UN Partition Plan?
WHAT IS, A United Nations proposal to divide British Mandate Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international zone. Accepted by Jewish leaders; rejected by Arab leaders, leading to war upon Israel’s creation in 1948.
What happened in Iraq most immediately after Saddam Hussein was removed from power?
WHAT IS, civil war broke out between different ethnic and religious groups.
When did the U.S. war in Afghanistan start and end?
WHAT IS, The war began on October 7, 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks, and ended on August 30, 2021, when the last U.S. troops withdrew.
How did the U.S. respond to 9/11?
WHAT IS, The U.S. launched the War on Terror, beginning with the invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 to eliminate Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?
WHAT IS,
Saddam Hussein accused Kuwait of
Overproducing oil, which lowered prices. Iraqi oil via slant drilling
He also claimed Kuwait was historically part of Iraq
What was the Six-Day War (1967)?
WHAT IS, In June 1967, Israel fought Egypt, Jordan, and Syria and captured the West Bank (including East Jerusalem), Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights. These occupations remain central to today’s dispute.
What was the main reason the U.S. gave for invading Iraq in 2003?
WHAT IS, The U.S. government claimed that Iraq possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and had ties to terrorist organizations, particularly Al-Qaeda.
Who were the main parties involved?
WHAT IS, The U.S. and NATO allies vs. the Taliban, and later also Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K.
What was the Patriot Act?
WHAT IS, A U.S. law passed after 9/11 that gave the government expanded surveillance powers to detect and prevent terrorism. It was controversial for its impact on civil liberties.
What was the international response to the invasion?
WHAT IS, The United Nations condemned the invasion, imposed economic sanctions, and eventually authorized military force to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
How has Israel's security barrier on the West Bank affected Israelis and Palestinians?
WHAT IS, It reduced terrorist attacks against Israelis and blocked some Palestinians from accessing their farmland.
Who were the main parties involved in the Iraq War?
WHAT IS, The main parties were the United States and coalition forces (including the UK, Australia, and others) vs. Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi government, and later various insurgent groups and terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Was the invasion approved internationally?
WHAT IS, Yes, the U.S. received broad international support, including a UN Security Council resolution and NATO invoking Article 5 (an attack on one is an attack on all).
How did 9/11 affect U.S. foreign policy?
WHAT IS, It shifted focus toward counterterrorism, military intervention, and preemptive war strategies — influencing decisions like the Iraq War in 2003.
What was Operation Desert Shield?
WHAT IS, The initial phase (August 1990–January 1991), where U.S. and coalition forces deployed to defend Saudi Arabia and prepare for possible war.
What is the two‑state solution?
WHAT IS, A proposed resolution envisioning an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel, based roughly on pre‑1967 borders with mutually agreed land swaps and security arrangements.