Behind the War on Terror

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Following the U.S. declaration of a "war on terror," Iraq was quickly labeled part of an "axis of evil." In March 2003, the U.S. and Britain invaded Iraq, claiming it was to protect the West from weapons of mass destruction (WMD). However, Ahmed investigates whether this was the true motive or merely a pretext for a hidden agenda. Utilizing official sources, he uncovers the underlying reasons for the invasion and the broader strategy behind it. The real goals of U.S.-British policy in the Middle East are obscured by public relations and noble rhetoric, while the actual motivations stem from economic and political interests, often at the expense of human rights. Ahmed traces historical events, starting with Western support for the oppressive Shah of Iran, his overthrow by the Ayatollah, and the subsequent backing of Saddam Hussein. This support included providing technology for WMD and complicity in their use against Iranians and Kurds. His research delves into the secret history of Western actions in the Middle East since the Ottoman Empire's collapse, revealing the causes of the first Gulf War, the humanitarian crisis from the sanctions against Iraq, and the obstructions of the Oil for Food program. He also discusses the West's own use of WMD and the potential perpetrators behind the 2001 anthrax attacks in the U.S. Ahmed is a human rights activist and political analyst, leading the Institute for Policy Research & Developme