invaded Iraq, Saddam Hussain was in dictatorship. Although conditions in Iraq were not superb, they were better before than after. The consequences of the Iraq war include, terrorist activity, humanitarian crisis, social issues, and economic issues. After the removal of saddam Hussain and occupation of U.S. forces, and there became an increase of terrorist activity. Iraq became vulnerable for terrorist attacks because of the opposition of western powers and disintegration of their previous government. Subsequently, the humanitarian issues remained. The “risk of cholera and respiratory diseases” increased due to “poor access to safe drinking water and food” (Bassil 40). Along with the risk of disease, the neighboring countries of Iraq, closed their borders. This makes it difficult for citizens of Iraq who want to leave the country. As for social issues, there was a declination in human rights, increase in insecurity (looting, kidnapping, arson. Etc.), and damage to civilian infrastructure. Economically, Iraq was hurt by the war. There was a shortage of production and sabotaged factories. Pollution prevented farmers from producing and there was a loss of tourism. Finally, the killing of civilians. Approximately 165,000 civilians were killed in the Iraq war, but exact number is unknown. Although the U.S. was not directly affected by the consequences of war, the U.S. faced issues at
invaded Iraq, Saddam Hussain was in dictatorship. Although conditions in Iraq were not superb, they were better before than after. The consequences of the Iraq war include, terrorist activity, humanitarian crisis, social issues, and economic issues. After the removal of saddam Hussain and occupation of U.S. forces, and there became an increase of terrorist activity. Iraq became vulnerable for terrorist attacks because of the opposition of western powers and disintegration of their previous government. Subsequently, the humanitarian issues remained. The “risk of cholera and respiratory diseases” increased due to “poor access to safe drinking water and food” (Bassil 40). Along with the risk of disease, the neighboring countries of Iraq, closed their borders. This makes it difficult for citizens of Iraq who want to leave the country. As for social issues, there was a declination in human rights, increase in insecurity (looting, kidnapping, arson. Etc.), and damage to civilian infrastructure. Economically, Iraq was hurt by the war. There was a shortage of production and sabotaged factories. Pollution prevented farmers from producing and there was a loss of tourism. Finally, the killing of civilians. Approximately 165,000 civilians were killed in the Iraq war, but exact number is unknown. Although the U.S. was not directly affected by the consequences of war, the U.S. faced issues at