Security and defence

Outcomes of military involvement in Iraq

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Security and defence
Outcomes of military involvement in Iraq

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I will now read out a number of statements about the Iraq War. Please say whether you agree or disagree with each statement.

This question was asked in 2006.

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The war has worsened America's relations with the Muslim world

The experience of the Iraq was should make nations more cautious about using military force to deal with rogue states

The war will lead to the spread of democracy in the Middle East

The threat of terrorism has been reduced by the war

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