8 Analysing the Iraq War 2003 Invasion Decision
This chapter, analysing the Iraq war 2003 invasion decision, provides an example of how this book’s methodology can be applied.
8.1 Structure of the Iraq Analysis
An explanation of why the invasion of Iraq was chosen as an example of methodology.
8.2 – 8.6 International Perspectives on the Iraq War
Links to background information that formed part of the original analysis.
8.7 The Original Conclusion from the Iraq Analysis
There were governance failings, a lack of due diligence, in deciding to invade Iraq.
8.8 Retrospective Analysis of the Decision to Invade Iraq
The Chilcot report, and the benefit of hindsight, validate the original analysis.