Operation Desert Storm led to long-lasting consequences for the United States and its allies. Discuss those consequences, both short and long term, for the United States
Answer:
An ideal answer will:
1. Clearly identify what Operation Desert Storm was, who it involved, and its immediate aftermath (including the decision to leave Hussein in power).
2. Discuss the importance of Iraq and Kuwait in providing oil to the United States and the fear in the United States of Iraq gaining more control over the world's oil supply.
3. Discuss the impact of Operation Desert Storm on northern Iraq, particularly on the Kurdish population there.
4. Discuss the importance of Saudi Arabia allowing the United States to station troops there and the reaction in some of the region to that decision.
5. Discuss the impact of U.S. economic sanctions on Iraq and the Iraqi population.
6. Write a concise and effective conclusion that discusses the rise of terrorism at home and abroad as one of the major consequences of this intervention.
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