A critical preliminary analysis of the Surge strategy in Iraq, 2007-2010.
Journal Title: Conjuntura Austral: journal of the Global South - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 15
Abstract
This article seeks to provide a critical appraisal of the last Iraq War (2003-2010). It focuses on the change in the warlike aims of this war. Its time frame is the increase of the effective – surge – in conjunct with the changes in the strategy conduct since 2007.
Authors and Affiliations
Érico Esteves Duarte
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