The United States and Iraq, from enemies to friends and back, ten years of US-Iraqi relations, 1983-1993

Abstract

This thesis looks at how American sought to influence Iraq over the 1983-1993 years through its foreign financial policy. Four periods are looked at: 1983-1988: The US helped Iraq financially during the Iran-Iraq War 1988-1990: The US tried using loans to moderate Saddam's behaviour and prevent him from starting another war 1990-1991: The US imposed sanctions on Iraq to coerce the country into retreat 1991-1993: The US continued sanctions to prevent Iraq from rebuilding