George H.W. Bush administration ↔ Iraq

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The George H.W. Bush administration is linked to Iraq through its diplomatic and military interactions, including pressuring Kuwait regarding land leases to Iraq [1], comparing Iraqi leadership to Hitler [2], and managing the geopolitical crisis that led to the Gulf War [3].

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The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu Douglas Kellner · UCLA 3 facts

perspectiveDouglas Kellner argues that the Bush administration set the stage for the Gulf War by failing to warn Iraq of the consequences of invading Kuwait, quickly sending troops to Saudi Arabia, and undercutting diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

claimThe Bush administration compared Saddam Hussein to Hitler and accused Iraq of lying regarding its intentions.

claimCockburn and Cohen argued that the George H.W. Bush administration was attempting to pressure Kuwait into a more tractable position regarding oil prices and the leasing of two islands to Iraq for the construction of a deep-water harbor in the Gulf.