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.
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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].
An intelligence order signed by President George Bush instructs the CIA to conduct covert operations aimed at toppling the Iraqi leader. The Guardian, UK.
Reports on possible Iraqi strategy in case of an American invasion. The Guardian, UK.
The interactive guide explains strategic options. The Guardian, UK.
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.
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).
Explains the consequences of the UN negotiations on the Pentagon's invasion plans. The Guardian,UK.
Report on the military build-up. The Guardian, UK.
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.
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.
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.
Detailed report on US military preparations and strategic planning. New York Times, US [free registration required].
(November 10, 2002)
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].
(November 03, 2002)
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].
(October 22, 2002)
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.
(October 01, 2002)
Explains plans for a major air campaign and ground invasion. New York Times, US (free registration required).
(April 27, 2002)
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.
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.
Report on the military build-up. The Guardian, UK.
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.
The interactive guide explains strategic options. The Guardian, UK.
Explains the consequences of the UN negotiations on the Pentagon's invasion plans. The Guardian,UK.
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.
An intelligence order signed by President George Bush instructs the CIA to conduct covert operations aimed at toppling the Iraqi leader. The Guardian, UK.
Reports on possible Iraqi strategy in case of an American invasion. The Guardian, UK.
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).
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].
Detailed report on US military preparations and strategic planning. New York Times, US [free registration required].
(November 10, 2002)
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].
(November 03, 2002)
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].
(October 22, 2002)
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.
(October 01, 2002)
Explains plans for a major air campaign and ground invasion. New York Times, US (free registration required).
(April 27, 2002)
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