Iraq, 1990–2006 3 Volume Set: A Diplomatic History Through Documents (Cambridge International Documents)
Cambridge University Press, 7/30/2009
EAN 9780521767767, ISBN10: 0521767768
Hardcover, 4618 pages, 27.7 x 21.8 x 21.6 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Iraq, 1990–2006: A Diplomatic History Through Documents details the diplomatic saga involving Iraq and the international community from 1990 to 2006. Volume I covers the start of the Gulf War to the eve of the September 11 attacks. Volume II takes the reader from the shock of 9/11 to the prelude to the Iraq War. Volume III stretches from the first day of the Iraq War to the formation of the Iraqi government in April 2006. The diverse set of speeches, statements, transcripts, letters, resolutions, and other primary source documents that comprise this 4,000-plus-page collection includes Iraqi, other Arab, and European documents that are usually overlooked in the English-language press. Insightful introductions to the three volumes are authored by David Kay, former U.N. arms inspector and head of the Iraq Survey Group; Andrew Parasilliti, former foreign policy adviser to Senator Chuck Hagel; and noted Middle East expert Kenneth Pollack.
Volume 1 Introduction
1. Prelude
U.S.-Iraqi relations prior to the Gulf War
2. August 1, 1990 to January 16, 1991
Iraq invades Kuwait
3. January 16, 1991 to February 27, 1991
the Gulf War
4. March 1–20, 1991
a failed uprising in the south
5. April 3, 1991 to August 22, 1995
Iraq fails to comply with U.N. Security Council resolutions, mobilizes troops
6. November 10, 1995 to October 24, 1997
the U.N. and Iraq agree on terms for 'oil-for-food' program, Iraq gestures toward compliance with sanctions
7. October 29 to December 22, 1997
Iraq and U.N. engage one another over limits of access for weapons inspectors
8. January 12 to December 15, 1998
United Nations weapons inspectors leave Iraq
9. December 16–23, 1998
U.S. and U.K. mount 70-hour aerial assault on Iraqi military targets
10. January 1999 to August 2001
Saddam and the U.N. at a stalemate. Volume 2 Introduction
1. September 11–December 17, 2001
the September 11 attacks and their immediate aftermath
2. January 23–August 21, 2002
Bush administration redirects focus of 'war on terrorism' towards Iraq
3. August 26–October 10, 2002
'the danger to our country is grave …'
the Bush administration presses Congress to authorize use of force in Iraq
4. October 10–November 7, 2002
Congress authorizes use of force, U.S. intensifies diplomatic efforts at the United Nations
5. November 8–December 18, 2002
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 affords Iraq a 'final opportunity' to comply with disarmament obligations
6. December 19, 2002–February 4, 2003
the U.S. declares Iraq to be in 'material breach' of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441, France and Germany lead opposition to military action as divisions among NATO allies sharpen
7. February 5–March 5, 2003
Secretary of State Powell brings the case against Saddam Hussein to the U.N. Security Council
8. March 6–19, 2003
the U.S. and U.K. put forth, then withdraw, a draft U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing war, Bush issues a 48-hour ultimatum. Volume 3 Introduction
1. March 19–May 2, 2003
war
U.S. and U.K. forces enter Iraq, remove Saddam Hussein from power
2. May 1–August 15, 2003
Bush announces end to 'major combat operations'
coalition provisional authority assumes control
3. August 19–December 11, 2003
bombing of United Nations headquarters kills special envoy, attacks by insurgents intensify
4. December 14, 2003–June 27, 2004
Saddam Hussein captured
5. June 28, 2004–January 29, 2005
Iraq regains sovereignty
6. January 20, 2005–December 13, 2005
Iraqis hold national elections
7. December 15, 2005–April 30, 2006
bombing in Samarra escalates sectarian violence, Iraqi Interim Government cedes power to National Unity Government.