Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Saddam's Secrets - The Kurds, Chaos & Kuwait Quest
Table of content
Iraq, Kuwait and the Guide War (1990-1)
Saddam Hussein and Post-Iran War Promises
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After the Iran war in 1988, promises: peace & prosperity.
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Reality: Hardship & terror.
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Fun Fact! Instead of rebuilding Iraq, Saddam Hussein maintained a massive army and pursued advanced weaponry.
Who are the Kurds?
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Comprise ~20% of Iraq's population.
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Main traits: Muslims, not Arab, different language.
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Locations: North of Iraq, borders with Syria, Turkey & Iran.
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Real World Example: Imagine if 20% of the US population spoke a different language and had a distinct culture; that's the Kurdish situation in Iraq!
Kurdish History & Quest for Kurdistan
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Since Iraq's creation in 1921: Kurds enjoyed autonomy.
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However, they aspired for a separate homeland called Kurdistan.
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Persistent conflicts with Iraqi troops since 1921.
Iran & The Kurds in the 1970s & 80s
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Iran helped Iraqi Kurds to weaken Iraq, their rival.
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During the Iran-Iraq war (1980), Iran increased its support for Kurds.
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Kurds collaborated with Iran for coordinated attacks against Iraq.
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In Short: It's like two schoolmates joining forces against a common bully!
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Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Saddam's Secrets - The Kurds, Chaos & Kuwait Quest
Table of content
Iraq, Kuwait and the Guide War (1990-1)
Saddam Hussein and Post-Iran War Promises
-
After the Iran war in 1988, promises: peace & prosperity.
-
Reality: Hardship & terror.
-
Fun Fact! Instead of rebuilding Iraq, Saddam Hussein maintained a massive army and pursued advanced weaponry.
Who are the Kurds?
-
Comprise ~20% of Iraq's population.
-
Main traits: Muslims, not Arab, different language.
-
Locations: North of Iraq, borders with Syria, Turkey & Iran.
-
Real World Example: Imagine if 20% of the US population spoke a different language and had a distinct culture; that's the Kurdish situation in Iraq!
Kurdish History & Quest for Kurdistan
-
Since Iraq's creation in 1921: Kurds enjoyed autonomy.
-
However, they aspired for a separate homeland called Kurdistan.
-
Persistent conflicts with Iraqi troops since 1921.
Iran & The Kurds in the 1970s & 80s
-
Iran helped Iraqi Kurds to weaken Iraq, their rival.
-
During the Iran-Iraq war (1980), Iran increased its support for Kurds.
-
Kurds collaborated with Iran for coordinated attacks against Iraq.
-
In Short: It's like two schoolmates joining forces against a common bully!
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