Social Studies for GCE 'O' Level Examination.

1. SOCIAL STUDIES - SEC 4
CHAPTER 1: MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITY
Reason for Invasion of Kuwait
Factor Explanation
Official Reason 1. Iraq claimed that it had gone into Kuwait at the request of the
revolutionaries to free Kuwait from the ruling government.
Saddam’s Leadership 1. Saddam had always seen himself as a great leader of the Arab World.
2. Thus, he was upset with Kuwait’s refusal to give in to Iran demands,
so he wanted to punish Kuwait.
3. He was also afraid that there would be an uprising in Iraq against him
for the poor economy he had caused as a result of the Iran-Iraq war.
Misreading of US 1. Saddam thought that the US was sympathetic to Iraq’s situation and
Position would provide aid to them.
2. He thought he would not face severe consequences if he invaded
Kuwait.
* Can use factors from Causes of Iraq-Kuwait Conflict.
* Main Reason: Economic Problems
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