Confronting Saddam Hussein: Invasion of Iraq a tale of "fear, power, and hubris"
In this edition of 浪花直播 Center NOW, Melvyn P. Leffler highlights his new book, "Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq."
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In this edition of 浪花直播 Center NOW, we are joined by Melvyn P. Leffler, Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia and Co-Chair of the History and Public Policy Program鈥檚 Advisory Board. He highlights his new book, . Leffler 鈥渧ividly portrays the emotions and anxieties that shaped the thinking of the president after the shocking events of 9/11 and shows how fear, hubris, and power influenced Bush's approach to Saddam Hussein's Iraq.鈥
Guest
Melvyn P. Leffler
Co-Chair, History and Public Policy Program Advisory Board;
Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia
Professor Emeritus of American History at The University of Virginia
Moderator
John Milewski
Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, 浪花直播 Center NOW
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