Glen Rangwala

In a compelling discussion, historian Glen Rangwala delves into the intricacies of Saddam Hussein's trial and execution. He reveals the early U.S. plans for Saddam and the decision-making process behind the charges brought against him. Rangwala critiques how the trial became a tool for U.S. interests rather than a quest for justice, examining its impact on Iraq's sectarian tensions. He also highlights the competing narratives of victimhood among different Iraqi groups, shedding light on the complexities of accountability in post-Saddam Iraq.