
Iraq, Destruction of a Nation
★ 8.8 · 2021 · 52m · Documentary · War & Politics · Drama
The evolution of the former Saddam Hussein's Baathist regime, from the start of the 1980's Iran-Iraq war to the excalation of the ISIS/Daesh insurgency. in the 2000s.
Episodes
▶1. The Oil Nation52m · In the early 1980s, Saddam Hussein launches a full-scale invasion of Iran. The move kicks off decades of war in the Gulf region, a period marked by lies, manipulation and countless deaths.▶2. Kuwait and the consequences52m · On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait. But Western powers intervene - in favor of Kuwait. Subsequently, harsh sanctions are imposed against Iraq.▶3. The Hunt for the Dictator52m · Islamist hatred of the US erupts with the 9/11 attacks. The attacks bring renewed justification for a war against Iraq.▶4. The Rise of IS52m · In 2006, Saddam Hussein is captured in Iraq, brought to trial and executed. But his death does nothing to secure peace in the divided country. Islamist terrorism continues its inexorable spread.











