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British Colonialism in Iraq
- In 1920, Winston Churchill advocated for using poison gas against Iraqi uprisings.
- The British ultimately resorted to bombing Iraqi civilians.
Oil and Imperial Politics
- The British secured oil interests in Iraq around WWI, transitioning their navy from coal to oil.
- This deal, prioritizing oil, marked a shift in imperial politics and labor dynamics.
Cold War Politics and Iraq
- Post-WWII, America viewed Iraq as a strategic bulwark against Soviet influence.
- This was ironic, as the Soviets had proposed a non-interference policy in the Middle East, which the West rejected.