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"The author, an analyst of the Middle East and Iraq in particular for the CIA and the National Security Council over the past 15 years, lays out the case for dumping sanctions, inspections, and just waiting out Saddam, and attacking Iraq now. Though the other tactics worked more or less for a time, the threat posed by Saddam Hussein now and in the near future can only be dealt with by force, according to Pollack. His mid-2002 book is particularly useful in laying out the greater geopolitical context, especially the motivations and capabilities of Iraq's neighbors and some of the U.S. allies that have more recently been opposed to armed intervention. After laying out the history of Iraq, Saddam's career, and the larger context, Pollack seems to rush though the consequences of invasion and the supposed cost of rebuilding the country and its government. But whether one is inclined to agree with him or not, this is an illuminating book for a troubled time."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1990's
- 1980's
- 1970's
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
Specific war?
- Persian Gulf War
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Muslims!
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- Arabic
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat unsympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- politicians
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Dumb
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Nationality?
- American
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Iraq
Africa
Yes
Part of Africa:
- Arabic Africa
Middle East?
Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately conservative
Style
How much gore?
- 3 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 2 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 1 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- military
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Length of book
- 400-450 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 2 ()
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