| ID | 095365 |
| Title Proper | Iraq and the domestic political effects of economic sanctions |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mazaheri, Nimah |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | he recent veneration of the Iraq sanctions program as having prevented Saddam Husayn from obtaining Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) obscures important lessons regarding the program's political failures. Through an examination of factors such as Iraq's rationing system and flaws in the sanctions' design, this article shows how the imposition of sanctions strengthened rather than weakened Husayn's government. An analysis of the case of Iraq also may provide insights on how other governments have been able to survive lengthy international sanctions or trade embargos. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 64, No. 2; Spr 2010: p253-268 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol. 64, No. 2; Spr 2010: p253-268 |
| Key Words | Iraq ; Domestic Politics ; Economic Condition - Iraq ; Weapons of Mass Destruction ; WMD |