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The Unravelling 2: Saddam at War

Jul 20, 2020 · 59m

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Cold War geopolitics led US policymakers to misjudge Saddam Hussein
Islamic revolutions of 1979 created false hope for strategic alliances
Saddam's reign characterized by continuous warfare and brutal leadership

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