The Gulf War of 1991, and the Iraq War of 2003 are two completely separate wars. Different objectives, and situations comprised these conflicts.
Both conflicts had different goals. During the Gulf War of 1991, President Bush gave clear indication that the objective of Coalition forces was to evict Iraqi troops from Kuwait. No regime change was sought by the UN, NATO, or other partners. While rebellion in Iraq was encouraged (Text Pgs. 271-272), the Allies took no part in that fight. The war in 2003 had a direct goal of regime change in Iraq. In order to facilitate this attack, various reasons for action were given. Reason such as Iraq’s support for Al-Qaeda, possession of WMDs, and the potential to overthrow a brutal dictator (Text Pg. 277).
Both conflicts had different goals. During the Gulf War of 1991, President Bush gave clear indication that the objective of Coalition forces was to evict Iraqi troops from Kuwait. No regime change was sought by the UN, NATO, or other partners. While rebellion in Iraq was encouraged (Text Pgs. 271-272), the Allies took no part in that fight. The war in 2003 had a direct goal of regime change in Iraq. In order to facilitate this attack, various reasons for action were given. Reason such as Iraq’s support for Al-Qaeda, possession of WMDs, and the potential to overthrow a brutal dictator (Text Pg. 277).