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The issues
Oil and al-Qaida. Unfinished business and a sense of betrayal. The origins of any assault on Saddam Hussein's "axis of evil" status can be ascribed to many reasons.
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The current crisis
While U.N. inspections teams scour Iraq for evidence of weapons programs, the U.S. and Iraqi militaries prepare to square off.
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Two decades of turmoil
Saddam Hussein's tenure has been marked by war, domestic terror, suppression of Kurds and Shiites and a sharply diminished standard of living.
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Allies and exiles
The United States is deeply involved in a diplomatic game to enlist support for military action against Iraq.
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TIMELINE
Trace the history of the region, from the birthplace of civilization to the present-day conflict over the nation's weaponry.


PHOTO GALLERY
Key figures, as well as scenes from the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iraq.

DISCUSSION GUIDE
Questions and activities to help teachers and parents better explore this site, and guide student discussions about the conflict in the Middle East.

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