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Lack of Post-Invasion Plan in Iraq
- The Iraq invasion lacked a post-regime-change plan for security and stability.
- This was surprising, given the involvement of intelligent individuals like David Petraeus.
- Petraeus, however, focused on military strategy, while other generals struggled with post-invasion planning.
- Disbanding the Ba'ath party and the Iraqi army without addressing their livelihoods further destabilized the situation.
- This lack of foresight contributed to the disastrous outcome.
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