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Iraq War: How US Blunders Created ISIS & Lost Everything
The Unravelling: High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Iraq
In 2003, the US invaded Iraq expecting a quick victory and a stable democracy. Instead, they got a decade of chaos, a shattered nation, and the rise of ISIS. This video breaks down the untold story behind the disaster, based on Emma Sky's explosive memoir 'The Unravelling: High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Iraq'. Sky, a British advisor embedded with US generals, reveals the shocking truth: the war was lost not on the battlefield, but by a series of catastrophic political decisions. From disbanding the Iraqi army to forcing a corrupt leader back into power, the US repeatedly chose short-term convenience over long-term peace. Learn how these mistakes turned Iraq into a proxy war zone for Iran, fueled sectarian hatred, and created the perfect conditions for ISIS to flourish. This isn't just history—it's a warning for any nation that thinks it can fix another country with bombs and good intentions.
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