Yes, George W. Bush took a massive gamble by invading Iraq, a disaster that the US and, critically, the long-suffering Iraqis are paying dearly. Yet, the country's ill-conceived establishment in the wake of WWI all but guaranteed that it would be riven by internecine conflict. Another conclusion drawn from the country's history: never trust those damned Brits! Continue Reading...
The Disintegration of the Iraqi State Has Its Roots in WWI
