Invasion

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Invasion
RUSI publications pertaining to the events of the invasion of Iraq

Articles

Helicopter Losses in Iraq
Paul Smyth offers some suggestions for the recent increase in the loss of US helicopters in Iraq, and why it is important for the coalition forces to determine the exact cause.
The Impact of War in Iraq: Democratization or Destabilization of the Middle East?
Daniel Neep assesses the likely impact of the war upon the Middle East, paying particular attention to the prospect of democracy in the region.

Commentary

US-UK Friendly Fire Incident
To suggest that this tragic incident from 2003 would adversely affect the relationship and trust between US and UK forces today ignores the many crucial interventions made by American A-10 aircraft on behalf of British (and coalition) troops in Afghanistan.