| ID | 132045 |
| Title Proper | Collective blindness |
| Other Title Information | a reflection on predictions by Chinese academics about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Xinchun, Niu |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During the early part of the 21st century, Chinese academic circles made judgments and forecasts about US. war aims in Afghanistan and the Middle East, the possible process of the wars, and outcomes of postwar reconstruction. After the U.S.-led attack on Afghanistan on October 7, 2001, and its military invasion of Iraq on March 20, 2003, these big events were analyzed in the context of the international politics of the time. Since these two conflicts are coming to a conclusion, at least in their direct military scope, it is time to look back upon the forecasting framework to see whether alterations and improvements can be made. On December l8, 2011, all American combat troops pulled out of lraq, and the end is in sight for U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan-either in December 20l4, or thereafter. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol.24, No.3; May-June 2014: p.62-83 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations Vol.24, No.3; May-June 2014: p.62-83 |
| Key Words | China ; Regional Cooperation ; Wars ; Postwar Strategy ; Afghanistan after America - AAA ; Wars Aims ; Afghanistan ; Iraq ; Enduring Operations ; Middle East ; Economic Development ; International Politics ; Postwar Reconstruction ; Combat Troops ; Conflicts ; Military Invasion ; Military Scope |