Directory of Military Build-up Resources

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This category lists information on the military preparations for a conflict in which Iraq, USA, UK and the surrounding Middle Eastern nations will probably be the key players. It contains information on the military forces stationed in the region, discussions on military strategy and military war games organised to prepare for a possible war. The ongoing Operation Northern Watch and incidents in the No-Fly-Zone are also listed here. Information on diplomatic efforts, either to prevent a war or to build military coalitions, is listed in International Policy.

Resources in This Category

• America? Shadow Warriors

  http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/03/international/europe/03SPIEGEL.html
  In-depth report on the CIA paramilitary Special Operations Group, by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Translated and published in the New York Times [free registration required].

• Bush Gives CIA Green Light to Kill Saddam

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/jun/17/iraq.usa
  An intelligence order signed by President George Bush instructs the CIA to conduct covert operations aimed at toppling the Iraqi leader. The Guardian, UK.

• Iraq Plans Urban Warfare to Thwart US

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/aug/09/iraq.usa1
  Reports on possible Iraqi strategy in case of an American invasion. The Guardian, UK.

• Iraq Under Threat - the US Options

  http://www.theguardian.com/flash/0,5860,650132,00.html
  The interactive guide explains strategic options. The Guardian, UK.

• Operation Regime Change

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/feb/19/usa.iraq
  Dan Plesch reports on latest strategic plans in the Pentagon for a short, intense air campaign and landings in Baghdad to oust Saddam Hussein. Guardian, UK.

• Pentagon Shows Videos of Iraq Firings at Allied Jets

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/01/international/middleeast/01STRI.html
  Eric Schmitt sums up Pentagon briefings and international discussion on the activity of Iraqi antiaircraft artillery against allied pilots. Includes map and statistics explaining US and British strikes in the No-Fly-Zone.

• The Downing Street Memo

  http://www.downingstreetmemo.com/
  A leaked British government memo reveals that Bush did not believe Iraq was a serious threat, intelligence was "fixed" to sell the war to the American public, and Bush's public assurances of "war as a last resort" were at odds with their privately stated intentions.

• U.S. Blueprint to Topple Hussein Envisions Big Invasion Next Year

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/28/international/middleeast/28MILI.html
  Explains plans for a major air campaign and ground invasion. New York Times, US (free registration required).

• U.S. Pilots in Gulf Use Southern Iraq for Practice Runs

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/03/international/middleeast/03GULF.html
  Detailed report on the preparations of the troops in the Gulf region, focusing on mock strikes against Iraqi targets by Navy pilots. New York Times, US [free registration required].

• U.S. Plan for Iraq Is Said to Include Attack on 3 Sides

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/05/international/middleeast/05IRAQ.html
  Detailed report on the content of a Pentagon document entitled "CentCom Courses of Action" and prepared by planners at the Central Command. New York Times, US (free registration required).

• U.S. Refines Plan for War in Cities

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/22/international/middleeast/22URBA.html
  Explains how the US doctrine of urban warfare and tactical training has changed, with references to the recently published Pentagon document "Joint Publication 3-06: Doctrine for Joint Urban Operations". New York Times, US [free registration required].

• UN Deadlock May Force Rethink of Iraq Invasion Plan

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/oct/24/iraq.unitednations1
  Explains the consequences of the UN negotiations on the Pentagon's invasion plans. The Guardian,UK.

• US Military Builds Up Huge Attack Force

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/sep/13/usa.iraq1
  Report on the military build-up. The Guardian, UK.

• US Pours Arms Into Gulf Region

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/sep/08/iraq4
  Report on the military build-up and the resumption of US and British air strikes in the no-fly zones in Iraq. The Guardian, UK.

• US to Attack Iraq via Jordan

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/jul/07/terrorism.iraq
  American military planners are preparing to use Jordan as a base for an assault on Iraq later this year or early in 2003. The Observer, UK.

• Wake-up call

  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/sep/06/usa.iraq
  The biggest war game in US military history was rigged to ensure that the Americans beat their "Middle Eastern" adversaries. Julian Borger interviews Lieutenant General Paul Van Riper, the leader of the enemy forces, and explains the strategy of the Pentagon that should be tested in the game. The Guardian, UK.

• War Plan in Iraq Sees Large Force and Quick Strikes

  http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/10/international/middleeast/10MILI.html
  Detailed report on US military preparations and strategic planning. New York Times, US [free registration required].

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