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Canada, the UN, and War with Iraq
United States President George W. Bush has made it clear that he wants
to take strong actions against Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Over the last several
months, the idea of overthrowing Saddam Hussein through military force
has come to the forefront of world politics.
Why has the need for action against Iraq become so important? President
Bush and United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair have made the following
case against Saddam Hussein:
- Iraq has links to terrorist groups
- Iraq is developing weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological,
and nuclear) and will use them against other countries.
There is a split in world opinion about what to do with Iraq. The United
States and Britain have been pushing for a United Nations resolution calling
for military force if Iraq refuses the return of weapon inspectors into
the country. Russia, China, and France have opposed such a resolution.
The following examines topics related to Canada and a possible war with
Iraq. Issues highlighted include:
Which nations support military action against Saddam Hussein and which
do not?
Canada’s policy towards military action in Iraq and possible role
Brief examination of Canada’s contributions to past Middle East actions
Background information on Iraq, including timelines, and political,
economic and other information
Biographical information on Iraq’s leader
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