What Next? Seeing Ourselves on the Road to Democracy in Iraq

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Title: What Next? Seeing Ourselves on the Road to Democracy in Iraq
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This paper by David T. Petty, Jr. discusses the complex scenario of U.S. foreign policy and governance in Iraq, focusing on the transition towards democracy post-Saddam Hussein's regime. It critically examines the U.S. administration's decisions, the role of external influences, and the challenges faced in establishing a democratic governance structure in Iraq, highlighting key issues such as the influence of religious and ethnic divisions, the impact of foreign intervention, and the prospects for future stability and democracy. The paper is structured to explore the historical context, the governance efforts by the U.S., the political landscape, and the ideological challenges, concluding with different viewpoints on the mission in Iraq and its implications for U.S. foreign policy.
Date: 4 November 2004
Creator: Petty, David T. Jr.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Petty, David T. Jr.; United States of America -- foreign policy; Democracy -- Middle East
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Petty, David T. Jr.; George M. Jones Library Association