As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, it is vital to reflect on the profound impact it had on British politics and global affairs. The Iraq War began in March 2003, following a series of events that had escalated tensions between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Iraq. The Iraq War deeply divided the Labour Party and the British public. The Iraq War also had a significant impact on global affairs. The Iraq War serves as a reminder of the perils of groupthink and the grim results of squeezing complex realities into simple narratives.

Source: The Guardian March 17, 2023 10:51 UTC