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Bot to tweet Chilcot Report 140 characters at a time
Finally, after 7 years of investigation, the British government has released the Chilcot Report, the UK’s official inquiry into its participation in the Iraq War (coverage at the Guardian, NY Times, and the Intercept). We’ve purchased a copy, and are also in the process of storing a digital copy in the Stanford Digital Repository. Now […]
Errol Morris’ “Unknown Known” — Rumsfeld and the psychopathology of war
I’ve seen bits of Errol Morris’ new documentary [[The Unknown Known]] on the career of former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. This is an important piece for our understanding of US’ recent history and a stark reminder about the adage that “1 person making a difference” can actually cut both ways. Errol Morris, Oscar-winning […]
U.S. and British Documents Give No Indication Alternatives Were Seriously Considered
In its second "electronic briefing book" of three, the National Security Archive re-examines several aspects of the run-up to the Iraq war. THE IRAQ WAR -- PART II: Was There Even a Decision?, National Security Archive, George Washington University, October 1, 2010.
Contrary to statements by President George W. Bush or Prime Minister Tony Blair, declassified records from both governments posted on the Web today reflect an early and focused push to prepare war plans and enlist allies regardless of conflicting intelligence about Iraq’s threat and the evident difficulties in garnering global support. Perhaps most revealing about today’s posting on the National Security Archive’s Web site is what is missing -- any indication whatsoever from the declassified record to date that top Bush administration officials seriously considered an alternative to war.Continue reading
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