Saddam Hussein
Staying the course: Howard rolled Defence plan to cut Iraq presence
Seven months after the invasion of Iraq, the Defence Department said it was time to cut Australia’s troop presence. Secret documents reveal how the plan was thwarted.
- by Shane Wright and Matthew Knott
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Ex-ASIO chief called in after 11th hour discovery of missing Iraq War secret papers
On March 18, 2003, John Howard committed Australia to war in Iraq, but the key advice relied upon by the national security committee is missing from recently released cabinet papers.
- by Shane Wright
Video Feature
War
The false promise of the Iraq War and the millions left displaced
The United States was convinced Iraq was in possession of WMDs – and so did other international leaders who helped in the invasion.
- by Tom Compagnoni
Opinion
War
How the US broke Iraq: A generational mistake that killed 306,000 civilians
The consensus now, even among formerly hawkish Republicans, is that the United States should never have invaded Iraq 20 years ago.
- by Ishaan Tharoor
The CIA has built a museum but don’t expect them to let you in
The museum features gadgets such as a polygraph machine in a briefcase, a communication device disguised as a tobacco pipe, and pigeon-carried cameras
- by Gillian Brockell
Opinion
Pop culture
Male politicians are trading on their looks - lucky for them, they can afford to
Men in politics, unlike women, can play on their good looks, knowing they will never be punished for them.
- by Jacqueline Maley
From the Archives, 2003: Invasion begins, US missiles blitz Baghdad
The invasion of Iraq began when at least five cruise missiles slammed into the heart of Baghdad.
- by Paul McGeough and Lindsay Murdoch
Liberal MP denies his 'catch and kill' cards incite violence
Victorian Liberal Tim Smith uses relentless social media campaigns to attack Premier Daniel Andrews and Labor. But has he gone too far this time?
- by Tony Wright
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