Iraq: Troubles and Tension

Abstract

Iraq's future is difficult to predict, but under any scenario, it is likely to be a source of regional tension and instability. If Saddam Hussein remains in power, as appears likely, he will continue to challenge the United States and the West. If he is removed, the transition to a new regime will be turbulent and could lead to prolonged instability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA394224

Entities

People

  • Phebe A. Marr

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Collapse
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Instability
  • Middle East
  • Military Organizations
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Persian Gulf
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Economics
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security