Published April 22, 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the causes of the War in Iraq and the reasons behind the United States' invasion of the country. Although lengthy (59 pages), it provides the most detailed...

The Institute outlines plans for how Obama should continue and eventually end the Iraq War in a peaceful manner. December, 2008

This article discusses the Iraq War and Bush's presidency.

Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)

Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.

This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)

Examine the power of Congress to make war by studying primary source documents from various wars throughout U.S. history. Students will analyze how the balance of authority between the legislative branch and executive branch has changed...

In a release from March 2003, CBC summarizes Prime Minister Chretien's reasoning for not supporting the American-led War in Iraq. Video and audio clips covering the story are provided.

This article examines the reasons behind the United States' invasion of Iraq and discusses why they are unjustified, citing seven concrete reasons why the United States should not have entered into war. (October 1, 2002)

A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented.

From PBS Frontline,"an investigation into the people who are fighting against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq." Included are a chart of insurgent attacks, a map of religious groups, previous PBS reports on the war, interviews, a...

From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a series of lesson plans that allow students to understand a variety of events and themes connected to the war in Iraq in 2003. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.

The Persian Gulf War, as seen in retrospect, set the stage for the second Iraq War. This article summarizes the brief war and also lists the "unfinished business" which led to further complications for the United States. December 13, 2010

A September 30, 2002 article from USA Today is a pre-war discussion of whether or not the US should go to war with Iraq. A list of discussion questions follows th article. This PDF resource requires Adobe Reader.

Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.

A comprehensive biography of Saddam Hussein that includes his early years, his rise to power, the Iraq wars, and his pursuit and capture. Article includes links to related information.

The BBC provides a dossier which lays out detailed allegations of Saddam Hussein's development of weapons of mass destruction. Other content includes analysis of the document and the international reaction. (25 September 2002)

A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.

A special report by CNN provides information on Iraq after President Bush declared that "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended." Weapons, US and coalition forces, Iraqi forces, the impact of the war on the world, and maps are in...

This site provides comprehensive reports on the conflict in Iraq and includes a news archive that stretches from December 28, 2010 back to 2003 and the beginning of the war. Additional features include reports on the war and Saddam...

Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.

Guardian correspondent, John Kampfner, discusses what really happened during the rescue of Jessica Lynch and the distortion of the story by the media. (15 May 2003)

Interactive lesson places students in the role of decision-makers as they explore divergent policy alternatives concerning how the post-war period in Iraq should be handled, who should be in charge, and what the goals should be.

A thorough examination of the connections between Al Qaeda and the ongoing war in Iraq through interviews with highly respected experts. Also provides video, links to numerous reports and books on the subject, and a forum for responses....