American-Iraqi Foreign Policy

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Covers the post-Gulf War to 2000 time period. Argues that the Clinton Administration had no clear goals in Iraq, and pursued a reactionary policy. American foreign policy objectives; difficulties facing U.S. policy. Issue of sanctions on Iraq. Saddam Hussein's actions in weakening United Nations sanctions. Weakness of U.S. policy toward Iraq.

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"Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has pursued a consensus foreign policy of global engagement aimed at providing a stable international security environment, while promoting free markets and democracy in the international community. The difficulties facing US policy arise from three sources: The actions of other countries, the inherent conflicts between American objectives, and domestic disagreements over the proper ends and means of American foreign policy.

More difficult, however, for the United States are the ensuing conflicts between American objectives and political expedience. For example, the American interest between promoting democracy and human rights often conflicts with ..."

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