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1. The Decision

1. The Decision

Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?

Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On · BBC Radio 4

March 13, 202319m 1s

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Show Notes

Why did the US want regime change in Iraq? Was it really about the threat of terrorists getting hold of weapons of mass destruction after the September 11th 2001 attacks, or was the desire much deeper? And what was the British government's reaction?

This series was first broadcast in March 2023, to mark the 20th anniversary of the war in Iraq. Presenter: Gordon Corera Series Producer: John Murphy Producers: Ellie House, Claire Bowes Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore, Naked Productions Production coordinators: Janet Staples, Brenda Brown Series Editor: Penny Murphy