Posted on Jul 7, 2023

The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered - Texas National Security Review

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Previous belief for Saddam Hussein's invasion was greed over Kuwaiti oil. Some historians now believe it was a preemptive strike out of fear due to end of Cold War and rise of US supremacy.

The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered - Texas National Security Review

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The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered - Texas National Security Review

The Origins of the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Reconsidered - Texas National Security Review

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