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The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace

Ali A. Allawi
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The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Ali A. Allawi

The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Iraq • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace, Ali A. Allawi examines the period following the 2003 Iraq invasion. The text provides insight into the challenges and complexities faced by Iraqis during the occupation, addressing political missteps, societal impacts, and the struggle for stability, ultimately highlighting the difficulties in transitioning from war to peace.

Informative

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

182 ratings

74%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Ali A. Allawi's The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace is lauded for its comprehensive analysis of post-war Iraq, offering insiders' perspectives and in-depth research. Critics note the detailed narrative as impressive, though some find it dense. While the book's thoroughness is praised, its complexity may challenge casual readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace?

Readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, military history, and post-war reconstruction will find The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace compelling. Similar to Fiasco by Thomas E. Ricks and Imperial Life in the Emerald City by Rajiv Chandrasekaran, it appeals to those analyzing the complexities and consequences of war.

4.1

182 ratings

74%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Iraq • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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