2. Invasion of Iraq (2003)
The US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, justified by claims of weapons of mass destruction, sparked intense international controversy. While intended to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime, the war destabilized the Middle East and fueled ongoing conflict. Questions about the legitimacy of Western intervention and the manipulation of intelligence reverberated globally. Debates over international law, sovereignty, and humanitarian costs still shape foreign policy today.
