International Support and Opposition Flashcards

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Which two countries took the lead in planning and carrying out the 2003 invasion of Iraq?

The United States (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) took the lead in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

What was meant by the term ‘coalition of the willing’ in 2003?

It meant a group of countries that chose to support or join the invasion of Iraq, even without a new United Nations (UN) resolution clearly allowing war.

Why did the USA and UK try to get a second UN resolution before invading Iraq in 2003?

They wanted clear UN backing for the use of force against Iraq, to show wider international support and make the war seem more legal and legitimate.

Which three permanent members of the UN Security Council strongly opposed a new resolution for war in 2003?

France, Russia and China opposed a new resolution for war and warned they might veto it.

How did UN weapons inspectors’ reports in early 2003 affect other countries’ views on invading Iraq?

Inspectors said they had found no active weapons of mass destruction and that Iraq was showing some cooperation, so many countries thought inspections should continue instead of going to war.

Did NATO as an organisation give joint approval for the invasion of Iraq in 2003?

No. NATO as a whole did not approve the invasion, although some NATO members joined the coalition and others opposed the war.

Name two countries, apart from the USA and UK, that sent troops to support the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Examples include Australia and Poland. Other supporters with troops included Spain and Italy.

How did many people in Britain and around the world show opposition to the planned invasion of Iraq in early 2003?

Millions of people joined large anti-war marches and protests, such as the February 2003 demonstrations in London and many other cities.

What was the general position of the Arab League on the 2003 invasion of Iraq?

Most Arab League countries officially opposed the invasion. They called for weapons inspections and diplomacy to continue instead of war.

Why did some neighbouring countries, such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, still give practical help to the coalition in 2003?

They saw Saddam Hussein as a serious threat, so they allowed the coalition to use their bases, ports and airspace, even though there was public opposition in their own countries.

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