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Historical Circumstances of the Bush Doctrine

Explore the American foreign policy shift post-9/11, unveiling the origins of the Bush Doctrine and its repercussions worldwide. Delve into the rise of Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and the roots of conflict in Iraq, shedding light on pivotal events and key players shaping modern geopolitics.

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Historical Circumstances of the Bush Doctrine

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  1. Historical Circumstances of the Bush Doctrine

  2. September 11, 2001

  3. It’s AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY TIME!!!

  4. The U.S. policy would come to be known as the Bush Doctrine and can be summarized as follows: 1. The right to secure itself from countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups; 2. Preventive war, an attack against a possible enemy to prevent an attack by that enemy at a later time 3. Spreading democracy around the world as a strategy for combating terrorism 4. A willingness to use the U.S. military unilaterally (by itself) to achieve these goals.

  5. Who was responsible for the attacks? 1. Al Qaeda - a terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden took responsibility for the attacks (3 years after September 11th) 2. Quickly revealed that the government of Afghanistan, known as theTaliban were providing safe-harbor for al Qaeda.

  6. So who are the Taliban? ?

  7. Origins of the Taliban 1978 1979 Civil war breaks out btwn Soviet-led Afgahn forces against multi-national insurgent groups. Communist People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) seized power in Afghanistan

  8. Help from the U.S. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend” Stinger Missile Operation Cyclone

  9. After (post) Soviet-Afghan War Taliban New group New group New group

  10. Who is Bin Laden and al Qaeda? ?

  11. During Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) WEAPONS $$$$

  12. After the Soviet-Afghan War Al Qaeda New group New group New group

  13. ONE SUPERPOWER = The United States President George H.W. Bush 1989

  14. 1991 – Soviet Union ceases to exist = collapse of communism = 15 new independent nations emerge

  15. Saddam Hussein In 1990, Hussein sent troops to invade Kuwait Why does this concern the U.S.?

  16. “The United States will use military force if necessary to defend its national interests in the Persian Gulf.” - Carter Doctrine (1980) Remember me?

  17. First Move = Bush sends troops to Saudi Arabia PERSIAN GULF WAR (1990-1991)

  18. Second Move = Ground Assault (send troops) PERSIAN GULF WAR (1990-1991)

  19. The U.S. quickly drove Iraqi army from Kuwait The U.S. stayed in Saudi Arabia Outraged bin Laden who deemed an affront to their faith and as part of a Western plan to destroy Islam.

  20. al Qaeda in Sudan (1992-1996)

  21. 1993 World Trade Center bombing

  22. al Qaeda in Afghanistan (1996- ?) Bin Laden Returns to Afghanistan

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