Views on the 2003 invasion of Iraq
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2003 invasion of Iraq
The 2003 invasion of Iraq , was the start of the conflict known as the Iraq War, or Operation Iraqi Freedom, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and toppled the regime of Saddam Hussein in 21 days of major combat operations...
have led to numerous expressions of opinion with respect to the war. This page contains links to several topics relating to views on the invasion, and the subsequent occupation of Iraq.
American views
- American popular opinion on invasion of IraqAmerican popular opinion on invasion of IraqThe United States public's opinion of the invasion of Iraq has changed significantly since the years preceding the incursion. For various reasons, mostly related to the unexpected consequences of the invasion, as well as revelations of misinformation provided by US authorities, the US public’s...
: Opinion poll views and history.
World views
- Governments' positions pre-2003 invasion of IraqGovernments' positions pre-2003 invasion of IraqThis article describes the positions of world governments before the actual initiation of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and not their current positions as they may have changed since then-Background:...
: Summary of various governments' pre-war positions. - The UN Security Council and the Iraq warThe UN Security Council and the Iraq warIn March 2003 the United States government announced that "diplomacy has failed" and that it would proceed with a "coalition of the willing" to rid Iraq under Saddam Hussein of weapons of mass destruction the US insisted it possessed...
: Examines positions of UN Security Council members over the period 2002-2003 - Iraqi popular opinion on invasion of Iraq : Opinion poll views and history.
Opposition views
- Opposition to the Iraq WarOpposition to the Iraq WarSignificant opposition to the Iraq War occurred worldwide, both before and during the initial 2003 invasion of Iraq by the United States, United Kingdom, and smaller contingents from other nations, and throughout the subsequent occupation...
: Various opinions of people against the Iraq war. - Protests against the Iraq WarProtests against the Iraq WarBeginning in 2002, and continuing after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, protests against the Iraq War were held in many cities worldwide, often coordinated to occur simultaneously around the world...
: Protests against Iraq war across the world. - Criticism of the Iraq WarCriticism of the Iraq WarThe U.S. rationale for the Iraq War has faced heavy criticism from an array of popular and official sources both inside and outside the United States. Putting this controversy aside, both proponents and opponents of the invasion have also criticised the prosecution of the war effort along a number...
: Various criticisms of the Iraq war.
Other views
- Public relations preparations for 2003 invasion of IraqPublic relations preparations for 2003 invasion of IraqThe Rendon Group, a Washington, DC based public relations firm with close ties to the US government, and which has had a prominent role in promoting the Iraqi National Congress, was alleged by some journalists to be planning to support the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a careful public relations...
: Various communication campaigns identified that inform (or influence) the public. - Euston ManifestoEuston ManifestoThe Euston Manifesto is a 2006 declaration of principles by a group of academics, journalists, and activists based in the United Kingdom. The statement is a reaction to what are asserted to be widespread violations of leftist principles by others who are commonly associated with the political Left...
: A declaration of principles by a group of left-leaning academics, journalists, and activists based in the United Kingdom.