Author(s): Anthony Arnove

World History/Politics

Nearly forty years after the Vietnam war, the United States is once again involved in a seemingly intractable foreign conflict. Anthony Arnove sets out a compelling case for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Countering widespread arguments made in support of the occupation by conservatives and liberals alike, Arnove insists that the U.S. and coalition presence is the major source of instability and suffering for the Iraqi people. He challenges the idea that George W. Bush and Tony Blair have ever been interested in bringing democracy to the country, and explores the real reasons behind the invasion, which centrally involve control over strategic Middle Eastern energy resources. And he sets out a constructive vision for the antiwar movement, one that involves soldiers, military families, and the many communities affected by the occupation, who together can build a coalition to bring the troops home.