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Saddam hussien rose to power as a member of the Baath party. The Baath party was a pan-Arab socialist movement that took charge of Iraq in the late 1960’s.

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Before Saddam Hussein was president he ruled the government even though he was not president yet. He nationalized oil industries which helped boost his power even more. He than became power hungry. He tried to negotiate with the Kurds which was a big ethnic group at the time before his presidency in 1979.

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Saddam Hussein has motives for invading Iran in September 1980. He wanted to secure and increase Iraq’s power , as Iran threatened them in the past. His other motive for invading was his status; he believed a military victory would boost his reputation. Thus this horrible picture was made.

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South Korea Sends Delegates to North Korea

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South Korea Sends Delegates to North Korea

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South Korea sent its National Security Advisor and Intelligence Chief to North Korea this week.  After their meetings they informed the USA that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un wants to hold talks.

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Due to the Holocaust, the Jews fled from Europe to Palestine for safety. Because they migrated there, the violence between the two cultures increased, and the U.N. ended up getting involved. the U.N. created the two-state solution, where they split up the Jews and Arabs, which caused anger from both parties. Jerusalem was under international control.

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Trump vs Kim: The Unprecedented Decision

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Trump vs Kim: The Unprecedented Decision

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Donald Trump, President of the United States has agreed to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-Un before May of this year. The world is watching as the agreement comes after months of hostility and exchange of insults on both sides.

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Last Monday, saddam Hussein has declared that in the Iran-Iraq War, his army will begin the use of chemical weapons. This may be the decision that ends this horrible war.

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Saddam Hussein Flexes His Ambitions Once Again

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Saddam Hussein Flexes His Ambitions Once Again

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Two years after his failed attempt to take over Iran, Saddam Hussein is once again invading another country. This time, the small, oil rich, nation of Kuwait is his target. On August 2, 1990, he made move, claiming Kuwait was a part of Iraq.

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Suddam Hussein’s decisions while in power.   

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Suddam Hussein’s decisions while in power.   

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Saddam Hussein: *attacks Iran thinking they are weak*
Iraqi Army: *celebrates early success*
Saddam Hussein: *bombs northern Iraqi Kurdish*
Iraq:

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Israel is not well known for its current state of foreign relations. The 1948 war caused massive disrupt between Israel and its neighbors.

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Israel is in joint force with Britain and France in order to invade Egypt’s Sinai Pininsula. As of October 1956, many nations have stepped in to intervene, including the USA.

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Iran and Iraq have been key producers of oil in the Persian Gulf Region since the early 1900’s. They, at some points were producing more than 50% of the Gulfs oil. Soon, other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and  United Arab Emirates also became key producers of oil.

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One decade after their previously failed invasion of Egypt, Nasser (Arab leader) has confronted and declared war on Israel. He comments “They are a threat to our well being”

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Suddam Hussein and Iran declare ceasefire after years of death. 

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Suddam Hussein and Iran declare ceasefire after years of death. 

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On August 20, 1988, a ceasefire was declared between Iraq and Iran. Nearly a million people had been killed or injured. The economic damage to both countries was enormous. Was this a political advancement or a man-made disaster?

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The United Nations blocked foreign trade and froze Iraq's foreign assets in an attempt to make Hussein withdraw from Kuwait.

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Making Money Moves?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Making Money Moves?

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US Special Envoy for Iran Hook says the US wants to negotiate a new deal with Iran, which if successful, will be presented to Congress to ratify it as a treaty, speaking to Al-Arabiya.

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The United States is leading a coalition of forces from Britain, France, and several other nations, to force Hussein out of Kuwait. Hussein's Iraqi forces must comply by January 15, 1991 or war will be declared.

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There was a ban on oil trade to countries supporting Israel. The ban lasted for six months causing oil shortages and the prices raised. Arab got more income and greater power influence.

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Six years after the “Six Day War” Egypt and Syria have declared war on Israel in the Arab-Israeli war.

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Saddam Hussein refused to remove his forces from Kuwait so the international community responded with an aerial attack. The ground forces are expected to begin war in 5 weeks.

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The gulf nations used this economic growth to greatly improve roads, infrastructure, and the overall quality of life of the people in their country. Saudi Arabia became a “financial superpower” and the UAE had great wealth and living for their country.

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With over 30 years of war, it seems that Israel has fortified its relations with its neighbors, ending a endless tension between them.

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Some oil states became very dependent on oil income. A drop in oil prices could have a huge impact on the economy. Workers that were imported from other parts of the world were treated like second-class citizens in many oil states as well. Countries such as Iran used their oil revenue to expand their military which heightened tensions in the region.

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The Jews and Palestinian both wanted to reside in Palestine because they both had ancient connections to the location. Jewish people started migrating to Palestine after WW1 and the Palestinians were not happy with the migration. The Palestinians got violent and the British, whom controlled the mandate, and didn’t do anything to stop it

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The Arabs didn’t want there to be any Jewish State, they only wanted an Independent Arab Palestinian State, and lots of nationalism began. In 1948 Britain ended its mandate and left the area. Israel declared themselves an independent state. They soon were attacked by five Arab nations.

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Egypt and Jordan controlled most of the land that was meant for the Palestinian Arab State. Due to this, there was no Arab state, and the rest became Israel

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestine’s fled to other countries. Israel’s claimed they left by choice, but the Palestine’s say they were forced. Today, few Arabs reside in Israel, the population is most dominantly Jewish due to the refugees fleeing from persecution.