Navigating War: Inside the Iraq Planning

This chapter details the speaker's transition to the Near East South Asia office, revealing political pressures and the withholding of pro-Palestinian views amidst the Iraq war preparations. It critiques the influence of neoconservative appointees and the strategic leaks to the media aimed at shaping public opinion for military action. Additionally, the discussion underscores the shift from military strategy to politically driven war tactics, raising questions about accountability and the motives behind U.S. involvement in Iraq.