Did the US help Saddam Hussein?

More than 60 US Defense Intelligence Agency officers provided combat planning assistance, and the US also provided battlefield intelligence including satellite pictures to Saddam Hussein’s military.

Did Saddam Hussein have allies?

Hussein had good relations with the Soviet Union and a number of western countries such as France and Germany, who provided him with advanced weapons systems. He also developed a tenuous relation with the United States, who supported him during the Iran–Iraq War.

How safe is Qatar?

Qatar is a very safe country to travel to. Its crime rates are low, including violent crimes that are extremely rare, especially towards foreigners. Petty theft exists, but is not common although there have been some reports concerning credit card scams, so avoid using ATMs outside.

Did Saddam know that his troops would leave Iraq almost as quickly?

Saddam did not know, or did not anticipate, that his troops would leave the country almost as quickly as they had invaded it.

How did America reshape its approach to the Middle East?

With these new realities in mind, America reshaped our approach to the Middle East. In response to the 9/11 attacks, President Bush fundamentally reshaped our approach to the Middle East, based on three principles.

Are there too many failed states in the Middle East?

There are all too many cases in the Middle East where the options are too bad for effective U.S. action unless unpredictable internal events radically change a given state. Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen have all become “failed states” that are highly unstable tragedies – with Algeria and Tunisia as possible new cases to be added to the list.

How has the Middle East changed in the past eight years?

While challenges remain in the Middle East, the changes over the past eight years herald the beginning of something historic and new. Iraq has gone from an enemy of the United States to an ally.