A Tale of Two Wars
Richard Haass' perceptive insider's account of the policymaking leading up to both Iraq wars -- one a "war of choice," the other a "war...
Author: Zbigniew Brzezinski
Prepared by: Brian Morris
May/June 2009
"A Tale of Two Wars" by Zbigniew Brzezinski
Richard Haass’ perceptive insider’s account of the policymaking leading up to both Iraq wars -- one a "war of choice," the other a "war of necessity" -- holds key lessons for future U.S. leadership in the Middle East and beyond.
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