Iraq in the Triangle of the Unipolar International System, Terrorism, and Iranian Influence

Abstract

This thesis explores the motives and ramifications of the American invasion of Iraq. This thesis seeks to answer the research question, "What are the consequences of the American invasion of Iraq after 2003 on Baghdad and Washington?" Specifically, this study will shed light on the question of to what extent this invasion's decision has been affected by the American purpose of spreading democracy and fighting terrorism as Washington promised or if the U.S. removed Saddam Hussein's regime to emphasize the status quo of the unipolar international system after the Cold War. This study investigates the different elements that have played a significant role in shaping the decision of the invasion and the course after that.