Disarming Iraq
Disarming Iraq by Hans Blix, published by Pantheon on March 9, 2004, is a detailed account of the events leading up to the Iraq War. In this 304-page book, Blix, the head of the UN weapons inspection team, provides an insider’s perspective on the complex political landscape and the intense discussions with key figures such as Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac, and Colin Powell. The narrative explores the tensions and pressures faced during the critical months before the war, offering a unique viewpoint on the global debate surrounding Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the questions surrounding the war, including its inevitability and the challenges faced by the U.S. and UK in garnering support from the UN Security Council. Blix’s straightforward approach presents a reasoned analysis free from political agendas, making it a significant contribution to understanding the implications of preemptive military action. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the Iraq War, disarmament, and international relations during a pivotal moment in history.
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The war against Iraq divided opinion throughout the world and generated a maelstrom of spin and counterspin. The man at the eye of the storm, and arguably the only key player to emerge from it with his integrity intact, was Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team.
This is Dr. Blix’s account of what really happened during the months leading up to the declaration of war in March 2003. In riveting descriptions of his meetings with Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, and Kofi Annan, he conveys the frustrations, the tensions, the pressure and the drama as the clock ticked toward the fateful hour. In the process, he asks the vital questions about the war: Was it inevitable? Why couldn’t the U.S. and UK get the backing of the other member states of the UN Security Council? Did Iraq have weapons of mass destruction? What does the situation in Iraq teach us about the propriety and efficacy of policies of preemptive attack and unilateral action?
Free of the agendas of politicians and ideologues, Blix is the plainspoken, measured voice of reason in the cacophony of debate about Iraq. His assessment of what happened is invaluable in trying to understand both what brought us to the present state of affairs and what we can learn as we try to move toward peace and security in the world after Iraq.
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