Following the Gulf War from 1991 to 1998, the United Nations
Special Commission (UNSCOM) was created to unveil and eliminate
IraQ's weapons of mass destruction through inspections. This study
describes how UNSCOM was designed to maintain its independence and
authority, detailing the dramatic events that occurred as UNSCOM
attempted to deal with an intransigent Iraq. Krasno and Sutterlin
outline the special intelligence skills that UNSCOM developed over
the years in response to Iraqi tactics. They also provide an
accounting of UNSCOM achievements and analyze remaining
concerns.
Along with documentary research, much of the information in this
book was obtained through a series of interviews with key players,
including the Executive Directors, several UNSCOM inspectors, and a
number of ambassadors to the United Nations who were directly
involved. Concerns about IraQ's remaining weapons capabilities,
particularly its biological and chemical weapons, have become
increasingly relevant since the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks and the ensuing anthrax threat. This study provides insight
about the disarming of Iraq, as well what lessons can be learned
from the UNSCOM experiment.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2003 |
First published: |
February 2003 |
Authors: |
Jean Krasno
• James S. Sutterlin
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
264 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-97838-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-275-97838-9 |
Barcode: |
9780275978389 |
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